Infographic - Text Types

Factual Texts:

Examples

• News articles
• Reports (business, scientific, research)
• Essays (expository, informative)
• Encyclopedias
• Manuals and guides
• Biographies and autobiographies

Factual texts present information based on reality and facts. They aim to inform, explain, or describe a specific topic without personal opinions or biases. Their purpose is to provide accurate information and educate the reader about a particular subject.

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Persuasive Texts:

Examples

• Advertisements
• Opinion pieces
• Speeches
• Reviews (product, movie, book)
• Petitions
• Political propaganda

Persuasive texts aim to convince the reader to adopt a particular viewpoint, take specific action, or believe in a certain idea or product. They often use emotional appeals and persuasive language. Their purpose is to influence the reader's opinion, behavior, or beliefs by presenting convincing arguments and appeals.

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Literary Texts:

Literary texts are creative and artistic in nature, focusing on storytelling, character development, and imaginative expression. They often use literary devices such as metaphors, symbolism, and imagery. Their purpose is entertain, evoke emotions, explore human experiences, and provoke thought through artistic expression and storytelling.

Examples

• Novels (mystery, romance, science fiction, historical fiction, etc.)
• Short stories
• Poems (sonnets, haikus, limericks, etc.)
• Plays (tragedy, comedy, drama)
• Fairy tales and folktales
• Satirical writings

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