text type
The term 'text type' is used to classify various forms of written or spoken communication based on their structure, purpose, and linguistic features.
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Definition
B2Linguistics
(academic, technical)A category of written or spoken communication characterized by specific conventions, structures, and purposes, such as narrative, expository, descriptive, or persuasive forms.
Example
- In linguistics, identifying the text type helps in understanding the author's intent and the text's function.
B2Education
(academic)A classification of texts used to analyze and teach different writing and speaking styles, focusing on their function and format.
Example
- Teachers often instruct students on various text types to enhance their writing skills.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "text type":
text boxbody texttype outtype designdouble texttext filetype sitetext editortext messagevalue typecharacter classplain textexistential type