What is Expository text?
-It provides information, explanation or direction.
-Author’s purpose is to inform or explain.
-Structure: Sequence, comparison and contrast, cause and effect and
problem and solution.
What is a Problem-Solution?
-is a pattern that divides information into two main sections, one that
describes a problem and one that describes a solution. This pattern is
typically used in persuasive writing, where the writer's general purpose is to
convince the reader to support a certain course of action.
tells the problem(s), and sometimes why it/they exist(s), and how it
can be solved.
There are also a few Signal words which may indicate that information in a
passage is ordered in the problem and solution pattern of organization:
propose, solution, answer, issue, problem, problematic, remedy, prevention,
and fix.
For example: (Transitional words)
problem is…
because
this led to
one possible solution is
therefore
if…thus then
Problem and Solution is the most frequently used in expository writing
because it allows the author to clearly present an issue and suggest ways to
address it.
Problem-solution text structure is a way of organizing information in written
text where a problem is presented and followed by one or more potential
solutions to address that problem. This structure is widely used in various
types of writing.
Some examples of text structures used in expository texts include:
Sequence – presents events or steps in the order they happen or
should happen.
Comparison and Contrast – shows how two or more things are
similar and/or different.
Problem and Solution – identifies a problem and proposes one or
more solutions.
Cause and Effect – explains why something happened (cause) and
what happened as a result (effect).
The target audience of problem-solution texts can be diverse and may
include a combination of stakeholders, decision-makers, the general
public, experts, professionals, educators, and students, depending on
the specific goals and objectives of the writing.
The language, tone, and level of technical detail may be tailored to meet
the needs and expectations of the intended audience.
Style refers to the way an author expresses their thoughts through language
The tone used in problem-solution texts is typically objective, persuasive,
and authoritative.
Some examples:
Optimistic and hopeful – expresses confidence that the problem can
be solved and that positive outcomes are possible.
Pessimistic and gloomy – emphasizes difficulties, negative
consequences, or a lack of hope for improvement.
Indifferent and detached – presents the problem without emotion or
personal involvement, focusing only on facts.
Humorous and casual – uses light, playful language to discuss the
problem in a relaxed and engaging way.
Diction refers to the choice of words and phrases in speech or writing.
Some examples:
Formal– uses serious, standard, and polite language; often found in
academic, professional, or official texts.
Informal – uses casual and conversational language; common in
everyday speech and personal writing.
Colloquial– uses words or expressions specific to a particular region or
group; reflects local or cultural speech.
Slang– uses very informal, trendy, or nonstandard words often used
by a specific social group; not appropriate for formal writing.