Table 1 Classification of micro-genres adopted in this article
From: Genre analysis of writing tasks in Japanese university entrance examinations
Micro-genre | Communicative purpose | Schematic structure (^ means followed by) |
|---|---|---|
Sequential explanations (Martin and Rose 2008) | To show a series of events and their reasons | Phenomenon ^ explanation |
Expositions (Martin and Rose 2008) | To persuade a reader to think in a certain way | Thesis ^ argument ^ reiteration |
Discussions (Humphrey et al. 2012) | To explore an issue from various perspectives | Identification of issue ^ arguments for ^ arguments against ^ conclusion/recommendation |