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Reading Different Welsh Text Types

Different text types signal different purposes. Spot the form first – it helps you predict tone and what the questions will target.

Common types

• **Article / blog** – opinion, arguments, examples • **Email / message** – purpose, request, relationship (formal/informal) • **Advert** – persuasive language, benefits, call to action • **Literary extract** – character, atmosphere, feelings

Quick win

Before answering, say in your head: “This is a … aiming to …” Then match your reading focus to that purpose.

Practice questions

1. What does an advert usually try to do?

2. What might a literary extract question focus on?