What does "text type" mean?

A type of written text, such as descriptive, narrative, expository or argumentative.

What is a synonym for "text type"?

Common synonyms include: genre, genres.

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

1
A type of written text, such as descriptive, narrative, expository or argumentative. countable
"When you write your article, select a text type which suits your purpose."
2
Such types considered collectively. uncountable
"The students were required to analyze the article based on text type."

"When you write your article, select a text type which suits your purpose."