Question B - Key features of different types of functional writing

Study Notes

Newspaper articles, magazine articles, and online news source articles should include: title, sub-heading, by-line, and sign-off.
Be aware of the target audience and adjust the tone accordingly, whether it's serious or light-hearted.
Refer to the readership and consider mentioning future articles or related sections.

Omit the comment section.
Keep the layout clear and realistic, but focus on the key parts of the question.

Include your address and date.
Omit the recipient's address.
Use a casual sign-off, depending on the recipient (e.g., close friends or family members).

Intended for a wide readership, often published in newspapers or on social media.
Address the readership accordingly: "Dear followers", "Fellow citizens of Galway", or "To my friends, family, and loved ones".
Share opinions with a large audience through a public forum.

Use lots of direct address to engage the audience and show awareness of their presence
Speak directly to the audience, using inclusive language and phrases like "As I'm sure you all know…", "Many of you may already be aware…", and "Ladies and gentlemen…"
Greet the audience at the start and introduce yourself
Use rhetorical questions to provoke thought and elicit a response
Employ triadic phrasing, such as using three examples or reasons in a row, to create a powerful effect
Utilize emotive language, including metaphors, similes, and personification, to sound engaged and passionate about the topic
Repeat key phrases or goals for emphasis
Use anecdotes to create a connection with the audience and prove a point
Anticipate and undermine opposing views by identifying concerns and addressing them
Employ exaggeration to make a point or emphasize a statement

A dialogue can be in the form of a conversation between two people, a script, or an interview.
Clearly indicate who is speaking by using a colon after the person's name.
No need for quotation marks; instead, use a new line for each speaker.
In an interview, the person answering questions typically has longer responses.
In a dialogue, both speakers should have relatively equal amounts to say.
Consider the formality of the dialogue based on who is speaking.

Address your listeners frequently in the podcast.
Start with a welcome message, thanking regular listeners and encouraging new ones to subscribe.
Briefly mention sponsors, if applicable.
Consider whether there is one or two presenters.

Provide a title for the introduction, specifying the collection (e.g., "An introduction to the revised collection of Emily Dickinson's poems").
Maintain a positive tone, complimenting the contents of the collection.
Express enthusiasm for the work, without giving away too many details.
Allude to specific aspects of the collection without revealing too much.