Texts written to inform readers include news articles, reports, textbooks, how-to guides, manuals, and encyclopedias. These texts aim to provide factual information, explanations, instructions, or descriptions on a wide range of topics. Their main purpose is to educate and clarify concepts for the reader.
Expository texts are written to explain, inform, or describe a topic in detail. They present facts, examples, and evidence to help readers understand the subject matter. These texts are commonly found in textbooks, newspapers, and non-fiction books.
Examples of informational nonfiction texts include textbooks, newspapers, magazines, encyclopedias, biographies, and informational websites. These texts provide factual information on various topics and are designed to educate or inform readers about specific subjects.
They are all written to fit into a specific genre in order to appeal to readers.
Adriaan de Buck has written: 'Egyptian readingbook' -- subject(s): Egyptian language, Readers, Grammar 'The Egyptian Coffin Texts, Volume 6' 'Egyptian readingbook; exercises and Middle Egyptian texts' -- subject(s): Egyptian language, Readers
Rune Edvin Anders Johansson has written: 'Pali Buddhist texts' -- subject(s): Pali language, Readers
By where they are in the story
To inform, to entertain, and to persuade
Feature articles are about softer news. This can be written to inform and entertain readers. Like news, feature articles are simple, orderly and clear.
Media texts are created to inform, entertain, or persuade an audience.
Editorial is a genre of writing that expresses the opinion or viewpoint of the author on a particular topic or issue. It often appears in newspapers, magazines, and online platforms, aiming to persuade or inform readers about a specific subject through analysis and argumentation.
William K. Wallace has written: 'Kuleana' -- subject(s): Hawaiian language, Hawaiians, Social life and customs, Texts, Readers, Juvenile literature
"Fahrenheit 451" was primarily written to entertain and inform readers about the dangers of censorship and a society devoid of critical thinking. While it can also be seen as persuasive due to its themes urging readers to value knowledge and freedom of expression, its main focus is on sparking thought and reflection.