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Hortatory Exposition

Hortatory Exposition
Social function : to persuade the reader or listener that
something should or should not be the
case.
Generic structure:
Thesis : announcement of issue concern
Argument : reasons for concern, leading to
recommendation
Recommendation : statement of what ought to or
ought not to happen

Example of Spoof Text

On a recent vacation at a resort with my in-laws, we planned to spend an afternoon at the pool with our kids.We wanted to bring our own drinks, but were unsure of the hotel's policy.My brother-in-law called the front desk,and assuming everyone was familiar with the brand of ice chest he had,asked if it was all right if he brought a Playmate to the pool. After a pause the clerk asked, "Does she have her own towel?".

Spoof Text

Spoof
Social function : to share with others a real story of
which the ending is funny to amuse the
audience or readers.
Generic structure:
Orientation : the opening of the story which sets the
scene.
Events : the details of the events in the story.
Twist : the funny or unpredictable ending of the
story.

Narrative Text

Narrative Text
Social function: to amuse, entertain and to deal with problematic events which
lead to a crisis or turning point of some kind, which in turn finds
a resolution.
Generic Structure
Orientation : containing plot and characters.
Complication : crisis of the story.
Resolution : the crisis is resolved, for better or for worse.