Understanding Textual Genre: Reportage

The video tutorial explains the genre of 'reportagem', a journalistic text aimed at informing and engaging readers. It covers the importance of research and citing sources for credibility, the formal and objective language used, and the structure of a reportagem, including headlines and body content. The video also distinguishes between 'reportagem' and 'notícia', highlighting differences in objectivity and author attribution. Finally, it encourages viewers to engage with the content.

What is the primary purpose of a reportage?

• To tell fictional stories

• To advertise products

• To inform and communicate something

• To entertain the reader

What is essential for an author to do when creating a reportage?

• Use informal language

• Write in first person

• Avoid interviewing people

• Conduct research and cite sources

Which type of language is typically used in a reportage?

• Slang and colloquial

• Complex and ambiguous

• Casual and conversational

• Formal, simple, and objective

In which person is a reportage usually written?

• Second person

• First person

• Fourth person

• Third person

What is the purpose of the headline in a reportage?

• To provide a detailed analysis

• To present the theme clearly and attractively

• To confuse the reader

• To summarize the entire text

What is the role of the 'lead' in a reportage?

• To conclude the text

• To introduce the author

• To provide background information

• To summarize the text and answer key questions

Which element is NOT essential in the structure of a reportage?

• Lead

• Author's biography

• Subtitle

• Headline

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

• Reportage is more objective

• Neither is objective

• News articles are more objective

• Both are equally objective

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a news article?

• Uses indirect speech

• Focuses on daily events

• Written in third person

• Signed by the author

What should a reader do to ensure the reliability of a reportage or news article?

• Rely on social media comments

• Trust the author's opinion

• Verify and seek known sources

• Ignore the information