Article Flashcards

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What are the aims of an article?

A

Inform
Provoke thought
Entertain

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What are some of the main things to remember when writing an article?

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○Questions used to open discussion
○Anecdote
○Language of information
○Balanced argument
○Ending may consider the future or an action
○Humour may be used
○Language of persuasion
○Inclusive language
○Varied sentence length
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Why would you use an anecdote in an article (or in writing)?

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To appear more human

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4
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What is language of information?

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Facts/ studies/ quotes form experts/ examples

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5
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What effect does varied sentence length have?

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More dynamic/ reader friendly/ more interesting and engaging

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