Linguistic Features of Informative Text

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts regarding the linguistic features of informative text.

Informative Text

A text that aims to give facts, explain ideas, or provide information clearly and objectively.

Formal Language

A linguistic feature that uses appropriate and academic vocabulary rather than slang or casual expressions (e.g., "The process of photosynthesis requires sunlight.").

Technical or Subject-Specific Terms

Words related directly to the topic being discussed, such as chlorophyll, glucose, and carbon dioxide in a text about photosynthesis.

Objective Language

Language that focuses on facts rather than personal opinions or emotions (e.g., "Water boils at 100°C at standard atmospheric pressure.").

Third-Person Point of View

A perspective that uses it, they, researchers, scientists, or the name of the subject instead of "I" or "we."

Simple and Precise Vocabulary

Carefully chosen words used in informative texts to avoid confusion or ambiguity.

Present Tense

Verb tense commonly used in informative writing for facts, general truths, and explanations (e.g., "The Earth revolves around the Sun.").

Declarative Sentences

Statements used to present information and facts (e.g., "The Philippines has more than 7,000 islands.").

Cause-and-Effect Language

Words such as because, therefore, as a result, consequently, and due to that explain relationships between ideas.

Connectors and Transitions

Words such as first, next, however, furthermore, in addition, and finally that serve to organize information.

Definitions and Explanations

A feature where important terms or concepts are defined clearly (e.g., "Photosynthesis is the process by which plants make their own food.").