Commentary Essay/ Article

Question 1

Commentary Essay/Article Convention

Answer 1

Tackle or explore ideas arising from newsworthy or topical issues

Question 2

Commentary Essay/ Article Convention

Answer 2

Share similarities with texts that argue or persuade, but may be more exploratory in nature

Question 3

Commentary Essay/ Article Conventions

Answer 3

demonstrate understanding or show authority about the topic in question

Question 4

Commentary Essay/ Article Conventions

Answer 4

provide explanatory background information for the ‘non-expert’ reader

Question 5

Commentary Essay/ Article Conventions

Answer 5

Present ideas in the present tense to explain the current situation, but may use the past tense to fill in contextual detail, or future or modal forms to anticipate future developments

Question 6

Commentary Essay / Article Conventions

Answer 6

are usually written in first person, but may be less personal than ‘persuasive’ texts.