GROUP-6-News-Item-Text bahasa english semester 1

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1. GROUP 6 (News Item Text) Dosen pengampu: widia Siska, M.Pd ARIF MELY TARIZA IZZA

2. Understanding News Item Text Informing readers about important, newsworthy events

3. Purpose and Function To inform Viewers, readers, or listeners about significant events Highlights Major happenings, not trivial personal stories Examples Global summits, health crises, economic issues

4. Key Characteristics Headline and visuals: Often includes a photo or illustration Concise language: Uses clear, direct wording Focus: On notable, important events of the day

5. Language Features Tense Simple past (predominantly); simple present (ongoing) Reporting Verbs "Said," "confirmed," "announced" Action Verbs Describe activities or events Voice Direct/indirect speech, passive voice common

6. Generic Structure 1 Headline & Lead Newsworthy event summary 2 Background Details Who, what, when, where, why, how 3 Sources Quotes from participants, witnesses, experts 4 Summary Concluding statement

7. Reporting Verbs in News "Prime Minister said " "Congressman told " "Officials confirmed " Used mostly in past tense to report statements Adds credibility and attribution to information

8. Text Features in News Articles Headlines Titles, headings, subheadings guide readers Graphics Photos, charts, maps with captions enhance understanding Navigation Tables of contents, timelines, glossaries support navigation

9. Media Bias & News Selection Algorithms: Reveal political bias in quote selection Outlets differ: Highlight various parts of speeches/events Bias affects reader perception despite same source material

10. AI Analysis of Presidential Speech Study shows Trump’s language uniquely simplistic and divisive: Short, direct sentences Antagonistic tone toward opponents Highlights how language style shapes news narratives

11. Summary: Crafting Effective News Item Text News items shape public understanding of current affairs. 1 Clear, Concise Language Focused on important events 2 Structured Content Headline, background, sources, and summary 3 Bias Awareness Critical for readers to understand language style

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