Language Function and Construction: Text Structure, Part 1

The video tutorial explains how writing is organized to express ideas or tell a story, focusing on explanatory narratives. It uses the example of washing a car to illustrate a sequence of events, highlighting the importance of sequence words like 'first', 'next', 'after that', 'then', and 'finally' to guide the reader or listener through the narrative.

What is the primary purpose of an explanatory narrative?

• To entertain the reader

• To describe a sequence of events

• To provide statistical data

• To argue a point

Which of the following is NOT needed to wash a car according to the example?

• Brush

• Soap

• Towels

• Water

What is the first step in the car washing process described?

• Dry the car with a towel

• Use a hose or bucket to wet the car

• Fill a bucket with warm water and soap

• Wash the wheels

Which sequence word is used to indicate the final step in the narrative?

• First

• Next

• Then

• Finally

How do sequence words help in an explanatory narrative?

• They provide additional details

• They guide the reader or listener through the story

• They summarize the story

• They make the story more interesting