Definition
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A text genre is a type of written or spoken discourse.
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Discussion
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Texts are classified into genres on the basis of the intent of the communicator.
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Examples
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Here is a table showing some text genres and the communicator's intent for each genre.
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Text genre
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Communicator's intent is to . . .
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Narrative
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Tell about a sequence of events.
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Procedural
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Give instructions on how to do something.
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Expository
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Explain something.
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Hortatory
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Encourage someone to do something.
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Descriptive
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List the characteristics of something.
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