Understanding Textual Genre: Reportage

This video tutorial discusses the textual genre 'reportagem', commonly found in newspapers, magazines, and online publications. It explains the structure of a reportagem, which includes a headline, reporter's name, and the main body that often features interviews and numerical data. The video highlights the differences between a reportagem and a news article, emphasizing the depth and investigation involved in a reportagem. It also covers the use of direct speech, the role of images and captions, and the importance of language and formality. The tutorial concludes by stressing the need for veracity and coherence in a reportagem.

What is the primary purpose of a reportage?

• To advertise a product

• To entertain the reader

• To persuade the reader

• To inform the reader

Where are reportages commonly found?

• In personal blogs

• In newspapers, magazines, and websites

• In novels

• In textbooks

Which component of a reportage summarizes the topic in a short phrase?

• The headline

• The caption

• The body

• The byline

What is the function of the byline in a reportage?

• To introduce the topic

• To explain the photographs

• To provide the name of the author

• To summarize the article

What is the main difference between a reportage and a news article?

• Reportage includes more detailed investigation and depth

• News includes more photographs than reportage

• Reportage is shorter than news

• News provides more depth than reportage

How does a reportage differ from a news article in terms of speech usage?

• Reportage uses more direct speech

• News uses more direct speech

• Reportage uses more indirect speech

• News uses more indirect speech

What is the role of captions in a reportage?

• To introduce the author

• To explain the photographs

• To summarize the entire article

• To provide additional information about the text

Why are photographs important in a reportage?

• They provide visual evidence and complement the text

• They fill up space

• They are required by journalistic standards

• They make the article look attractive

What is the importance of including expert opinions in a reportage?

• To add credibility and verifiability

• To make the article longer

• To entertain the reader

• To fill space

What type of language is typically used in a reportage?

• Complex and technical

• Poetic and figurative

• Casual and informal

• Objective, clear, and accessible