SOCIAL FUNCTION
What is the social function of a news item text?
To inform readers about important events
What tense is mostly used in news item text?
Simple past tense
What is the first part of a news item?
Main / Newsworthy event
Change this into past tense:
“The government announces a new policy.”
The government announced a new policy.
What is the main topic of the news?
Government policies and economic growth
Why is news important for society?
To provide information and awareness
Give one example of action verb used in news
e.g., announced, reported
What is the function of background events?
To give details about the event
Change into reported speech:
“She said, ‘The policy is effective.’”
She said that the policy was effective
What is the main idea of the article?
Policies may slow economic growth
What makes a news item different from a narrative text?
It reports real events, not fictional stories
What is the function of saying verbs (e.g., said, stated)?
To report statements
What is the last part of news item text?
Sources
What happens to verbs in reported speech?
They usually shift to past form
Mention one detail from the news!
e.g., reduced investment
Why should news be factual and accurate?
Because it influences public opinion
Why do news texts use formal language?
To sound objective and professional
Where can you usually find quotations in news text?
In sources section
They say, ‘The economy is growing.’
They said that the economy was growing
Why might investors hesitate?
Too much government intervention
How can news affect people’s decisions?
It shapes opinions and actions
What is the purpose of using direct or indirect speech?
to report what people say
Why is structure important in news writing?
To make information clear and organized
Why is reported speech used in news?
To report statements objectively
What is the writer’s perspective?
Critical toward government policies