Midterm test II on Discourse Analysis for the 2nd

Task III. Read the texts and write the types of speech. Are they informative, persuasive, demonstrative or entertaining? (3 points)

1. 
   Headgear may be the most important article in the army’s uniform. You wear headgear to protect yourself from the rain and hot rays of sunshine, as well as for others to admire your military status. The US patriot store has on sale a great variety of headgear, may be fantastic to wear – all those watch and boonie caps. ________________________________________________________________
   

2. 
   Dear students, where are you going to be in five years? What will you be doing from 9 till 6 every day? In what sphere will you work? In other words, what your career objectives? Some of you must be thinking that the third year of studies is yet too early to ask such questions. Let me assure you that it is high time to decide upon this issue. ________________________________________________________________
   

3. 
   Hello. My name is Brendon Johnson, and I will show you to tie a tie. At first sight it may seem more complicated and time-consuming than nuclear physics, but as soon as you understand the basics it becomes merely a matter of practice. Believe me, it is much easier than learning to ride a bike or tying a shoelace.
   

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