Text Types

Question 1

Article

Answer 1

relevant headline/title,

introduction to catch readers attention

Question 2

Blog

Answer 2

first person and/or narration
catchy title
provacative closing statement
invitation to comment

Question 3

Brochure

Answer 3

engaging title
sub-headings
contact details

Question 4

diary

Answer 4

informal register

first person narration

Question 5

Email

Answer 5

informal register
address specific person
opening salutation
closing salutation

Question 6

formal letter

Answer 6

formal register
address specific person
opening salutation
closing salutation
name, address
date

Question 7

essay

Answer 7

semi-formal to formal register
relevant title
methodical structure
introduction
conclusion

Question 8

interview

Answer 8

relevant headline/title
introduction
conclusion

Question 9

news report

Answer 9

title
neutral/objective style
clearly structured layout

Question 10

opinion column

Answer 10

title
introduction
engage readers

Question 11

letter to the editor

Answer 11

refer to the original article/issue raised

opening and closing salutations

Question 12

personal statement

Answer 12

introduction
conclusion
generally autobiographical

Question 13

cover letter

Answer 13

adresses specific person

opening and closing salutation

Question 14

proposal

Answer 14

style aimed to persuade a specified audience
structured layout (subheadings)
introduction
conclusion

Question 15

report

Answer 15

neutral/objective style
clearly structured layout
conclusion/recommendation

Question 16

review

Answer 16

includes name of the reviewer

catchy title

Question 17

set of instructions

Answer 17

bullet points/numbering

directly address the audience

Question 18

social media / online forums

Answer 18

first person statement / narration

comments about other members

Question 19

speech / presentation / debate

Answer 19

address the audience throughout (we, you)
rhetorical questions
repetition