INJUNCTIVE/ (INFORMATIVE) TEXTS – CONTROVERSIAL TEXT TYPE

 instructional-prescriptive texts by  advice texts by Luger

Werlich  regulatory texts by Mortara Garavelli
 injunctive texts by J.M.Adam  recipe texts by Qamar
 procedural texts by Longacre  instructional texts by Mourlhon –
 “programmatory” texts by Greimas Dallies
Characteristics. How to identify them?
Definition: Texts that consist of a sequence of instructions, designed with some accuracy in order
to reach an objective (e.g. assemble a computer)
Grammatical Features:
 infinitive and imperative: put the powder in the glass; remove upper bushing from socket
using a chisel
 modal verbs: you must coat internal face of pivot with SILICOMET sealing compound
 preference expression : it is advised to, we recommend that
 negative infinitive form: do not use on the long term without medical advice
 de-verbal-infinitive: stick no bills
 courtesy formula-negative infinitive: no smoking (please)
 enumerations
 short phrases
Lexical Features:
 performing verbs
 lexical fields related to the represented domain
 descriptive and instructional adjectives and adverbs
 otherwise connectors and expressions
 aims at leaving out superfluous information

It also uses pictures, charts, icons and signs.

Functions. What is their role?

 give orders or instructions
 give advice (in order to achieve a certain result from the addressee)
 demand (if the addressee is able to)
 predict the future
Examples:
Rules, regulations
Technical instructions, recipes, cooking books, assembly leaflets
DIY – do it yourself instructions, crafting instructions
Guidebooks, game rules
Predictions, horoscopes
Advertising slogans