Travelling to Paris with a Child (Gransnet) Flashcards
1
Q
State the text type?
A
Travel forum
2
Q
What evidence is there of the text type? (5)
A
- Forum format (tabs/online identities)
- High frequency lexis
- Colloquialisms
- Topic loops
- Interactions between contributors.
3
Q
State the mode.
A
Blended mode
4
Q
What evidence is there of the blended mode? (3)
A
Although it is in the written mode, it contains features of the spoken mode:
- Interaction
- Topic loops
- High frequency lexis
5
Q
State the audience type.
A
Specific audience of
grandmothers wanting to take grandchildren to Paris.
6
Q
Suggest evidence for the audience of ‘people who are interested in all aspects of Parisian life.’.
A
As it is a website called Gransnet and a topic thread called ‘Travelling to Paris with a Grandchild’.
7
Q
State and describe the purpose of the text. (3)
A
- To inform: ‘The RER runs from the airport to the city centre’.
- To advise: ‘it’s worth posting the same query on Fodor’s website’.
- To share personal experience: ‘the boat was our favourite bit’.
