Gêneros Textuais [Prof Noslen]

Summary

This video script provides an engaging overview of different text types and genres, explaining how they function in everyday life. It discusses narrative genres like chronicles, short stories, and jokes, as well as descriptive and expository texts, such as reports and summaries. The script also covers argumentative texts like opinion articles and essays, and instructional texts, including manuals and recipes. Emphasizing the distinction between text structure (types) and usage (genres), the video highlights how various texts serve distinct functions in daily communication, from casual notes to formal educational assignments.

Takeaways

• 😀 Textual genres refer to the use of text structures in everyday communication, while text types focus on the structure itself.
• 😀 A text is any sentence or expression that conveys communication. Even something like a traffic light can be considered a text because it communicates a message.
• 😀 There are both verbal and non-verbal textual genres. For instance, a traffic sign is a non-verbal genre, while written words in a story are verbal.
• 😀 Narratives are textual genres that tell a story, with examples including crônicas (chronicles), contos (short stories), and even jokes.
• 😀 A crônica is a genre that reflects on everyday life, often blending narrative and reflection to provoke thought on daily events.
• 😀 A conto (short story) is a fictional narrative with a climax and resolution, distinct from a crônica due to its fictional nature.
• 😀 Descriptions can appear on their own or be combined with other genres, such as in a romance (long narrative) or a report, to help create a mental image of the events or people involved.
• 😀 Reports are expository texts that convey facts and events, while they can sometimes include an opinion or perspective depending on the genre of the report.
• 😀 Dissertative texts, like essays, are aimed at presenting information objectively, such as a résumé or an article of opinion, which can express a viewpoint on a topic.
• 😀 A resenha (review) is a critical summary that includes both a synopsis of the material and the author's personal opinion on it, contrasting with a summary, which is purely factual and opinion-free.

Q & A

What is the difference between a textual type and a textual genre?

A textual type refers to the structure of the text, such as narrative, descriptive, or argumentative. A textual genre, on the other hand, refers to the use of these structures in everyday communication.

What defines a text as a 'text' in general?

A text is defined as any sentence or expression that constitutes communication. It can range from spoken sentences to signs like traffic signals, which convey a message.

Can you provide an example of a non-verbal textual genre?

Yes, a traffic signal is an example of a non-verbal textual genre, where the communication happens without words, simply through visual symbols or colors.

What is the primary characteristic of a 'chronicle' in terms of textual genre?

A chronicle is a narrative genre that reflects on a current or everyday event, often presenting a reflection or idea that encourages the audience to think about the daily life around them.

How does a 'short story' differ from a 'chronicle' in narrative genres?

A short story, or 'conto', is a fictional narrative with a clear climax and resolution, whereas a chronicle is grounded in real-life events, focusing on everyday occurrences.

What role does description play in long narratives like novels?

In long narratives like novels, descriptions are crucial for building the setting and characters, helping the reader to imagine the scenes and understand the story more vividly.

What is the difference between a summary and a review?

A summary simply condenses the original content without providing personal opinions, while a review includes the summary along with the reviewer’s perspective or critique on the subject.

What defines a 'dissertative' text?

A dissertative text is one that presents information in a clear, objective manner, focusing on facts or explanations, often found in news reports or academic papers.

How do opinion articles differ from other dissertative texts?

Opinion articles are dissertative texts that present the author's personal viewpoint on a topic, unlike other dissertative texts that are typically more neutral and fact-based.

What is an example of an injunctive text?

An example of an injunctive text is a recipe or an instructional manual, which provides step-by-step guidelines to achieve a specific result or action.