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And Purposes Ofa Discourse: Reading AND Writing Skills

The document defines discourse as a formal discussion of a topic that conveys meaning and provokes responses. It outlines the purposes of discourse, which include informing, persuading, and entertaining, and emphasizes the importance of analyzing factors such as culture, social environment, and personal experiences in understanding a discourse. Examples of discourse types include critiques and diaries, highlighting their structured and purposeful nature.

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And Purposes Ofa Discourse: Reading AND Writing Skills

The document defines discourse as a formal discussion of a topic that conveys meaning and provokes responses. It outlines the purposes of discourse, which include informing, persuading, and entertaining, and emphasizes the importance of analyzing factors such as culture, social environment, and personal experiences in understanding a discourse. Examples of discourse types include critiques and diaries, highlighting their structured and purposeful nature.

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READING AND WRITING SKILLS

Definition
and
Purposes
of a
Discourse
Lesson Objectives
01 Define discourse.

02 Identify the purposes


of discourse.
Elaborate the factors
03
in analyzing discourse.
What is
DISCOURSE?
Discourse
comes from the word
discursus. In medieval
Latin, it means
“argument,” and in
late Latin, it means
“conversation.”
A discourse is a formal
and often lengthy
discussion of a topic,
where concepts and
insights are arranged
in an organized and
logical manner.
Refers to the way
how language is used
to convey meanings
or to propel action
or provoke a
specific response.
Example of
a Discourse
1. Critique
states a writer’s opinion about
the good and the bad parts of
another piece of writing or a
work of art. Its language is
formal, and its ideas are
arranged in an organized and
logical manner.
2. Diary
a daily record of someone’s
personal experiences and
thoughts. By reading every
entry in a diary, we get the
sense of the writer’s
character or values.
Texts like a literary
critique or a diary
entry are written with
a purpose. Thus,
discourse has
purposes.
Purposes
of a
Discourse
(1)
To
Inform
1. To Inform
A discourse may aim to
inform; such discourse
provides a descriptive and
comprehensive discussion
on the topic.
1. To Inform
It points out what
one should know
about a topic or
subject.
(2)
To
Persuade
2. To Persuade
Tries to convince the
readers that the
proposed claim or solution
is better than any other
proposal.
(3)
To
Entertain
3. To Entertain
A discourse that
aims to amuse
provides a source of
entertainment for
its readers.
Analyzing
a
Discourse
The reader tries
to consider several
factors that may
have influenced the
writer to make
certain claims.
Those factors explain
the author’s biases,
philosophy, and
educational and
professional
backgrounds, among
others.
Three
Factors
(1)
Culture
1. Culture
The beliefs, customs,
attitudes, language, and other
things that define culture may
influence the author’s
perspective on several issues.
1. Culture
Knowing about the culture
the author belongs to may
help the reader may
understand his or her biases.
(2)
Social
Environment
2. Social Environment
The author’s physical
surroundings and social
relationships, as well as the
culture of the time may have
influenced his or her writing.
2. Social Environment
For instance, during the early
decades of the 20th century,
most writers produced works
that were classified as “modern”
because of its distinct feature:
stream of consciousness.
(3)
Experiences
3. Experiences
Personal accounts or firsthand
experience of events, though
subjective, establish credibility
and reliability of information
presented in any discourse.
Thank you for
attentive listening!

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