Text Types – English B Study Guide
Fill in the name of each text type according to the characteristics:
1.TEXT TYPE:
● adopt a consistently semi-formal or formal register depending on the audience
● have a suitable tone for the audience
● show an awareness of the target audience (teenage audience will include direct address like “you”
and teenage type of vocabulary)
● have a relevant headline/title/byline
● have an engaging and distinct introduction, development, and conclusion
2. TEXT TYPE:
● adopt a semi-formal register
● have an engaging title for the entry, i.e. not just a general name for the TEXT overall
● include first person statement and/or narration
● show an awareness of the reader, e.g. through direct address, a lively and interesting style etc.
● have a closing statement, e.g. invitation to comment, a conclusion drawn etc.
3. TEXT TYPE:
● a semi-formal to informal register
● an engaging title
● short introduction and a conclusion
● identify ideas with format features, e.g. sub-headings, bullet points, numbering etc
● include practical aspects of the text type e.g. “contact us”, or a phone number and/or an email
address
4. TEXT TYPE:
● clear identification of recipient (by name, address or role/title etc)
● date (sender’s address for formal TEXTS)
● statement of subject in the heading
● adopt an informal to formal register depending on the audience
● adopt a suitable sensitive and concerned tone, perhaps with moments of liveliness
● maintain a sense of address to a specific purpose
● have an appropriate opening salutation
● have an appropriate closing salutation
● some limited use of textese (eg “4” for “four/for” and “u” for “you”) and/or emoticons is
permissible.
5. TEXT TYPE:
● adopt a semi-formal to formal register
● adopt a serious tone
● will use techniques that enable the reader to follow the arguments easily
● have a relevant title
● have a distinct introduction and conclusion
6. TEXT TYPE:
● relevant headline/title/byline/date
● style aimed at involving and interesting the reader
● references to the TEXT, including direct quotations and/or reported speech (Jack said that he wanted
to finish all his IA’s on time. )
7. TEXT TYPE:
● adopt a semi-formal to formal register
● have a headline/relevant title/ byline
● use a neutral/objective style e.g. presents ideas and facts without embellishment
● will have a conclusion or recommendation
● have a clearly structured layout e.g. clear introduction, sub-headings, short brief
paragraphs/sections
8. TEXT TYPE:
● have a relevant title
● have a semi-formal to formal register
● an appropriately serious tone
● introduction to catch the reader’s attention
● give opinions in an interesting and engaging style
● TEXT will include an opening and closing salutation (eg Dear Editor, Sincerely..)
● refer to the original article/issue raised
9. TEXT TYPE:
● title summarizing the overall subject
● clearly set-out format, e.g. subheadings, short clear paragraphs, bullets, numbering, insetting, etc
● state the reason for the TEXT and justify the plan in the TEXT
● style aimed to persuade the audience
● it is acceptable for the TEXT to be presented within the framework of a letter/email provided the
above features are present.
10.TEXT TYPE:
● adopt a formal register
● have a relevant title
● use a neutral/objective style, e.g. present ideas and facts without embellishment
● clearly structured layout through sub-headings, short brief paragraphs/sections, etc
● have a conclusion or recommendation
● it is acceptable for the TEXT to be presented within the framework of a letter/email provided the
above features are present.
11.TEXT TYPE:
● adopt a semi-formal register
● use a tone and style to engage the reader
● have a title intended to attract and interest the reader
● have an introduction and a clear conclusion
● do not summarize, evaluate
● include the name of the writer
● include a rating system if appropriate
12.TEXT TYPE:
● adopt an informal to semi-formal register
● directly address the intended audience
● have a clear and focused heading/title
● set out the TEXT with bullet points, sub-headings, numbering, etc.
● use parallel constructions in the headings
● include a short introduction and conclusion
13.TEXT TYPE:
● First person narration/statement
● Seek to engage the reader, e.g. direct address, lively and interesting style
● May include typical online communication techniques, e.g. references to other postings, members
and forums, hashtags (#), @references, and “likes” etc.
14.TEXT TYPE:
● adopt a semi-formal register with flashes of informality
● adapt an appropriately serious tone
● address the audience and keep contact with them throughout, e.g. the use of “we” and “you” etc.
● set out to catch the audience’s attention at the beginning, leave a clear impression at the end
● include rhetorical elements e.g. rhetorical questions, repetition, figurative language
15.TEXT TYPE:
● adopt a generally informal register in a consistent manner
● have a date and/or day
● use first person narration ( use “I”)
● have a closing statement to round off the entry
● may begin “Dear self or Dear TEXT”, multiple entries may also be done
“A 'TEXT' is fundamentally intended to be private. In contrast, a 'TEXT' may well be made public. (from
Inthinking website)
16.TEXT TYPE:
● a type of essay to be produced by a student applying for e.g. a university / scholarship / programme,
OR by a professional applying for a job.
● a response to a specific question
● a text of a general autobiographical nature
● a text requesting the applicant to discuss a certain situation and their reaction to it
● formal TEXT written by someone applying for something (e.g. a job, an internship, a course, etc)
● have the conventions of a formal letter
● usually a TEXT to introduce other attached documents, probably explaining who you are and what
the context is, and possibly referring to other documents attached.
List of text types:
Email/letter Speech
Set of instructions / guidelines Diary (private) / journal
Blog Proposal
Article (newspaper/magazine) Report (official)
Interview (embedded) Personal Statement / Cover Letter
News Report Opinion Column / Letter to the editor
Review Social media posting / online forums
Brochure/Leaflet/ Pamphlet Essay