Section B - Written Texts Flashcards
Instructional text
Clear and structured style
Graphological devices: headings and bullet points
Instructions given as imperatives
The text may use second person forms
Lexis is straightforward and uncomplicated but can be subject specific
Persuasive text
Aim to influence the readers opinion
Use of first person to address the reader
Possessive pronouns used to personally involve the reader
Emotive adjectives and subjective judgement
Eye catching graphology
Entertainment text (novels, articles, plays)
Sophisticated language Figurative language Extensive language Often complex structure Varied sentence types Eye catching layout - writers use these features to influence how the audience experiences the text. Entertainment texts can influence the audiences emotions and help them escape from reality.
What kind of language is used when the audience is known?
Personal pronouns
Language used is expected to be understood by the reader
What kind of language is used when the audience is unknown?
Language of academic / instructive texts
The writer doesn’t acknowledge the reader directly
Written in third person
No expression of personal feeling
Text is formal - formal lexis, imperatives or passive voice
A serious and formal text would be aimed at what audience?
An older audience
A text with a general topic like global warming is aimed at what size audience?
A broad audience
A text with a complex and/or specific lexis would be aimed at who?
An audience who are already familiar with the jargon
What four things can help you identify the intended audience of a text?
Style, lexis, tone and content
Give six examples of written genres
Poems, novels, plays, newspapers, magazines, tv/radio
Informative text
Needs to contain knowledge and facts Presentational features: headings, bullet points, boxes and illustrations Serious tone Don't include opinions or comments Written in third person (he,she,it)
