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discourse Patterns
known as modes of discourse, are the
different ways in which ideas can be presented.
The following are the primary modes of discourse: exposition,
description, narration, and arguments or persuasion.
Narration - this mode tells a story. It
presents a sequence of events,
Often involving characters, a
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Description - this mode creates a
mental picture. It details the qualities
of a person, place, thing, or idea,
using sensory details to evoke
imagery.
exposition - this Mode explains or informs. It
presents facts, ideas or concepts in a clear
and organized manner, often using
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argumentation - this mode
persuades or convinces. It
represents a claim or viewpoint,
supported by evidence and
reasoning, in order to persuade
the reader of listener.
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Text structure In expository events
as mentioned, an example of
exposition is an explository essay, a
piece of writing that aims to expand
and explain an idea. Expository
essays, like other forms of
discourse, rely on text structure,
which refers to techniques or
strategies authors use to organize
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and present information.
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description - shows or describes images
of a person, event, or object. It explains
a topic and component, particularly its
characteristics and features.
chronological or sequence - focuses
on the sequence of events. This is often
used when narrating events.
procedural - refers to the process by
which something is done. This is often
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cause- effect - shows or presents
the casual relationships. It either
focuses on the cause or the effects.
problem-solution - presents or
offers a solution to an identified
problem.
comparison and contrast - shows the
similarities and differences of the
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subjects written about.
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The following are examples
Of signal words commonly used in exposition:
for instance, consists of, such as, for example,
Description looks like, most important, including,
characteristics are
Chronological or first, second, third, prior to, after,before, while, not
sequence long after, finally, at the same time, in the end.
as a result of, due to, because of, since, impact, because
Cause-effect of, so, reasons why, in order to, leads to, therefore
Problem - solving therefore, this led to, one possible solution is, so that,
consequently, the main difficulty, then, thus
Comparison and although, even though, in contrast, similar to,
contrast differ from, both, as well as, either.....or, Page 04
however, same as, alike
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To help you organize your ideas better for an explository essay, you
may want to visualize them first using graphic organizer. Each text
structure can be organized using a specific graphic organizer, as
the next examples will show
for description for chronollgical or sequence
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4
For cause and effect
CAUSE CAUSE CAUSE
EFFECT
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CAUSE CAUSE
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To help you organize your ideas better for an explository
essay, you may want to visualize them first using graphic
organizer. Each text structure can be organized using a
specific graphic organizer, as the next examples will show
for problem-solving for comparison and contrast
SOLUTION SUBJECT A SUBJECT B
SIMILARITIES
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
SOLUTION
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Big Bang
An expository text or essay aims to
inform and explain an idea in an
organized way by using text structure
there are several expository text
structures such as description,
chronological or a sequence, cause-
effect, problem solution, and
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comparison and contrast.
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Activity pod
task 1: Reread the selection in treasure task 2: after rereading the selection in
Trove, determine the text structure treasure trove, determine if it
used. Present the ideas using the accomplished its goal of explaining an
appropriate graphic organizer. idea. Present your answer creatively.
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Thank
For You
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