SPOOF TEXT
A spoof
is an amusing story that tells events in chronological sequence. It is a
humorous story with a twist or unexpected ending.
Text organization
Orientation
: Presents the background information of the story; who, when and where the
story happened.
Events :
The body tells the events that took place in order.
Twist/
unexpected ending : The event ends with an unexpected turn.
Communicative purpose
To
entertain the reader with an amusing story
Language features
Action verbs
Adjectives
Pronouns
Adverbs
Punctuations
Connectors
to do with time and sequence
Simple present
tense
Type of spoof text
Short story
Dialog writing
Example
One
day a farmer, who was well-known in his village as a very mean man, said, “I
will give three meals and twenty five pence to anyone who is willing to do a
day’s work for me.” This offer was accepted by a hungry tramp, who was more
interested in the meals than the money.
“you
can have your breakfast first,” said the farmer,” and then you can start
working.” The farmer gave the tramp a very
small breakfast and the tramp ate it up.
“Now
you can have your lunch. This will save us a lot of time,” the farmer said. The
tramp agreed and ate the poor lunch.
Before
he had finished, the farmer said,” what would you say to having supper also
while you are about it?”
“I
will try to enjoy another meal,” replied the tramp. Then he had his supper,
which again was not very filling meal. When it was over, the farmer looked very
pleased and said, “ Now you can do a long day’s work.”
“No,
thank you, “ was the tramp’s reply, as he rose to leave,” I never work after
supper.”
Text source:
Tops Siap Ujian Nasional Bahasa Inggris SMA
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