What is a discourse schema?

Definition
	A discourse schema (plural: schemata) is a sequenced group of text elements that is categorized by the text's genre.

Examples
	A narative schema consists of the following elements:
	Exposition or setting Inciting moment Developing conflict Climax Denouement Final suspense Conclusion

Kinds
	Here are some kinds of discourse schemata:
	narrative hortatory expository procedural

Source
	Longacre 1996:34–35

Context for this page:

Concept module: discourse schema
In overview module: Glossary (Linguistics): D
In modular book: Glossary of linguistic terms, by Eugene E. Loos (general editor), Susan Anderson (editor), Dwight H., Day, Jr. (editor), Paul C. Jordan (editor), and J. Douglas Wingate (editor)
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