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Discussion text presents at least two differing viewpoints on a controversial issue. It introduces the issue, states arguments for and against each position, and may conclude by recommending a viewpoint. Language features include general nouns, verbs expressing opinions, and connectors to link pro and con arguments in a logical flow. An example text in the document demonstrates how these generic structure and language elements are used to discuss an issue from multiple perspectives.
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- 1. DISCUSSION TEXT Presented by : Azizatul Qolbi
- 2. What is Discussion Text??? Discussion text is a text which present a problematic discourse. This problem will be discussed from different points of view. It present pro and contra opinion on certain issue.
- 3. PURPOSE OF THE TEXT The Purpose of Discussion Text is : >>> to Present (at Least) two points of view about an issue ¡°Fungsi dari Discussion Text adalah untuk menyampaikan (sedikitnya) dua perbedaan pendapat tentang masalah yang dibicirakan.¡±
- 4. GENERIC STRUCTURE OF THE TEXT Issue ?Introduces the statement and previews of issue Argument pro or cons ?State of differing points of view (against and for the issue Conclusion / recomendation ?State the recommendation of the issue, or even the writer¡¯s point of view
- 5. Language Feature - Using general nouns : Alcohol, aborting, smoking, advertising, etc. - Using Relating verb/ to be : is, am, are, etc - Using thinking verb : Feel, hope, believe. think, etc. - Using additive connectives : addition, furthermore, beside, etc. - Using contrastive connection : although, even, if, nevertheless, etc. - Using causal connection : Because, etc. - Using modal auxiliary : must, should, etc. - Using adverbial manner : hopefully,
- 6. The Example Text of Discussion Text See your LKS Page 59!