The conventions of a wide range of written textual forms：練習題

Which of these features is a standard convention of an advertisement that distinguishes it from a news story?

In the context of review writing, how does the typical structural convention differ from that of a standard news story?

In discursive writing, the convention of internal coherence is primarily maintained through which linguistic technique?

When writing a scripted speech for an inspirational event, which convention helps to build rhythm and emphasize key points?

In descriptive writing, the convention of sensory imagery is used primarily to:

Which specific linguistic convention is used in advertisements to create a sense of direct personal appeal to the consumer?

In descriptive writing, how does the convention of lexical cohesion through a semantic field help establish a consistent atmosphere?

Contrast the convention of temporal proximity in a diary with the retrospective narrative structure typically found in a published autobiography.

When constructing a blog post compared to a formal article, the writer must adapt their use of conventions to suit a digital audience.

(a) Identify two conventions typical of a blog (such as interactivity or hyperlinking) that are rarely found in traditional printed articles.
(b) Explain how the tenor of a blog usually differs from that of a formal article to foster a sense of community with the reader.

Investigative journalism often relies on specific conventions to establish credibility and engage the reader. Identify and explain five key conventions of investigative journalism.

Your answer should consider:
(i) The use of evidentiary logic.
(ii) The role of narrative perspective in uncovering 'the truth'.
(iii) The typical structure of the revelation of information.