Understanding Different Types of Writing

What is the primary purpose of a news article?

• To entertain the audience

• To inform and focus on current interest

• To provide fictional stories

• To advertise products

Which type of writing is often 'ghost' written?

• Blog

• Autobiography

• Diary

• Podcast

What is the origin of the term 'podcast'?

• Broadcast and pod

• Portable and cast

• Public and demand

• Personal and digital

What is a common feature of autobiographies?

• They are written by a professional writer

• They are objective and factual

• They have a confessional tone

• They are fictional stories

What is a key feature of feature articles?

• They are shorter than news stories

• They focus on fictional events

• They discuss ongoing issues

• They are only published online

What is a characteristic of a biography?

• It is always fictional

• It is written by the subject

• It employs characteristics of fiction

• It is never published

What is the main difference between a blog and a podcast?

• Blogs are audio, podcasts are written

• Blogs are interactive, podcasts are not

• Blogs are written, podcasts are audio or video

• Blogs are fictional, podcasts are factual

What is a key feature of reportage?

• Fictional storytelling

• First-hand account of an event

• Persuasive techniques

• Metaphorical language

What is a primary function of a speech?

• To document travel experiences

• To perform a dramatic role

• To inform, influence, motivate, or entertain

• To provide a critical appraisal

What is a common feature of review writing?

• Use of dramatic scripts

• Rhetorical and persuasive techniques

• First-hand accounts

• Travel documentation