In the writing “Genre & Lexis” by Saint Leo writing is explained as a complex method way of expressing your ideas and opinions. There are a lot of key parts in the process that make up writing. Two of those parts being genre and lexis. There are two types of genres; old and new. Old genre is a categorization of content based on its style, tone, and format. New genre is a kind of text that is always used in response to a specific recurring situation. The purpose of new genre is for readers to connect and express information in a better way. Some examples of genres are being a reader of a specific magazine, social networks, and liking a specific band. Lexis is terms that are directed to a certain area or group and is used by specific discourse communities. This lets more proper and efficient interpersonal communication to happen within the communities. It also helps with understanding a topic and continues to elevate the task. The overall purpose of lexis is to further conversations. Both genre and lexis change depending on the discourse community. By understanding and applying genre and lexis it will improve your writing. Along with your understanding of discourse communities.
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