Quiz Types of Tex

1. What is the purpose of a recipe?

• A. To entertain
  

• B. To inform
  

• C. To persuade
  

• D. To advertise

2. Who is the target audience for a children’s storybook?

• A. Teenagers
  

• B. Children
  

• C. Teachers
  

• D. Scientists

3. Why do authors write opinion articles in newspapers?

• A. To entertain readers
  

• B. To report facts
  

• C. To share personal views
  

• D. To tell a story

4. What kind of writing tries to change your opinion or make you act?

• A. Narrative
  

• B. Descriptive
  

• C. Persuasive
  

• D. Informative

5. A university brochure is most likely aimed at:

• A. Toddlers
  

• B. Parents
  

• C. College applicants
  

• D. Tourists

Which of the following texts is most likely meant to entertain?

• A. A science experiment report
  

• B. A fairy tale about a talking cat
  

• C. A school timetable
  

• D. A job application letter

• Match Text Type to Purpose

• To explain facts and data

• Sciencetific Article

• To inform the public

• Personal Diary Entry

• To share personal experiences

• Weather forecast

• To persuade buyers

• Product advertisement

• To entertain with a fictional story

• Fairy Tale

Give an example of a text that tries to persuade someone. Who might be the audience?

What kind of language do you expect in a science textbook? Why?

Why would an author choose to write a blog instead of a formal article?