Encyclopedia Entries

Question 1

What’s the lexis like for an adult entry?

Answer 1

• Use of Latinate, low frequency.

- Jargon and subject specific lexis.

Question 2

What’s the lexis like for a children’s entry?

Answer 2

Some low frequency, but mainly high frequency and Germanic.

Question 3

What’s the voice for an adult’s entry?

Answer 3

Passive voice - leaves room for more facts.

Question 4

What’s the structure like?

Answer 4

Title - bold and simple, showing exactly what it’s about.

Paragraphs - generally short, filled with lots of facts and info.