Persuasive Text Types
Blog: Features
-Author may often not use their real name and use their 'online name'. -Usually has a heading at the top of the page. -Often includes images and videos that partner the written text.
Letter to the Editor
-Brief - usually fewer than 200 words. -Written is response to a previously published material. -Letter writers sign off with their name and suburb.
Editorial: Features
-Has a clear contention. -Uses reason and evidence to support the argument. -Has a headline and sometimes a subheading. -Presents the arguments for both sides but gives a definite opinion.
Opinion Piece: Features
-Has a headline and may have a subheading. -Has a by-line giving the writer's name. -Uses evidence and logical argument to present a considered opinion.
News Article: Features
-Has a headline and sometimes a subheading (sometimes a photo). -Has a by-line giving the journalist's name.
Cartoon: Features
-Often uses caricature (exaggeration of physical features. -May include in-text speech or speech bubbles. -Background, colour and symbols can add impact or convey point-of-view.
Blog: Language
-Tone is often informal/casual. -Often uses personal pronouns such as 'you', 'we' and 'I'. -Utilises interactive media (photos + videos). Welcomes comments.
News Article: Language
-Uses far less emotive language and usually has a serious tone. -Avoids personal pronouns such as 'I'.
Cartoon: Language
-Uses highly persuasive visual language. -Uses exaggeration and humour. Text and image work together.
Editorial: Language
-Uses persuasive language techniques. -Has an authoritative tone and often commands authority, often formal. -May use 'we' and 'us' to express the collective view of the newspaper.
Opinion Piece
-Uses persuasive language. -May use emotive language to target feelings of readers. -May use personal pronouns such as 'you', 'we' and 'I'.
Letter to the Editor: Features
-Usually uses highly persuasive writing. -Often uses personal pronouns such as 'you', 'we' and 'I'.
Letter to the Editor: Purpose
To give a clear point-of-view on a current issue. To contribute to public debate.
News Article: Purpose
To inform the reader about a current event as factually as possible.
Opinion Piece: Purpose
To present an opinion on a particular issue.
Blog: Purpose
To provide a more informal news source, often to be shared by others online.
Cartoon: Purpose
To provide comment on an issue with humour and wit.
Editorial: Purpose
To state the newspaper's view on the issue. Written by one or more of the editors of the paper.