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Newspaper articles SEE ALSO
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54–55 Voices and moods
NEWSPAPERS INFORM AND ENTERTAIN THE READER.   190–191 Genre, purpose, and audience
192–193 Reading and
commenting on texts
Journalists use certain techniques to inform and engage their readers.  194–195 Layout and
The specific content and language used in an article depend on the presentational features
type of publication and the intended audience.  196–197 Writing to inform

Which paper?
Some newspapers focus on serious, in-depth articles, VILLAGE
while other papers run more sensational stories, such as
political scandals or celebrity gossip. The scope of a paper
also affects its content. National newspapers report on
national or global events, but regional newspapers focus
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on local community finances, politics, and events, which
are more relevant to local people.

MARKETS FALL AS ECONOMIC CRISIS CONTINUES

Some newspapers choose
to run serious stories.
HOLLYWOOD COUPLE SPLITS

Other newspapers focus
on celebrity stories.
A local grandmother was rescued from her
SCHOOL TO CLOSE burning home on Saturday by her pet dog.
Shirley Williams, 65, was in bed with the flu
Local newspapers report local news. when the blaze broke out at approximately
2:00 p.m., following an electrical fault.
Her golden retriever, Star, was in the
backyard, but risked his life by bounding
Details, details, details
News articles need to explain what happened, where,
why, and who was involved. All good journalists Drama
include as many details as possible in their stories,
such as names, ages, and times. Newspapers often use exaggerated or dramatic
language to catch the reader’s attention and make
Shirley Williams, 65, was in bed with the flu an article more exciting to read.
when the blaze broke out at approximately blaze
2:00 p.m., following an electrical fault. The word blaze sounds
more dramatic than fire.