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Article
Article
Article
➤ INTERESTING TITLE
The reader normally flicks through a magazine looking for something that
catches they eye. The title of an article needs to be provocative, or intriguing, to
make the reader want to stop looking and investigate.
➤ LINKING
The idea of keeping the reader engaged with the content of the text at all times
is crucial, to avoid the reader moving on. For this reason, the linking in the rest
of the article needs to be carefully constructed, and the content needs to be
effective.
➤ FINAL PARAGRAPH
The final paragraph, which is the conclusion of the article, needs to be amusing
or thought provoking, especially the final sentence.
➤ THE LANGUAGE
The language of an article needs to be fun and readable, so it's neither formal
nor informal. It should be neutral, with interesting expressions, linking words,
and descriptive adjectives. Personal pronouns should be used to include the
reader in the narrative.
➤ USEFUL PHRASES
Here are some useful phrases that can be used for articles:
• Addressing the reader directly:
Have you ever...?
What do you think about ...?
• Conversational expressions:
You can imagine.....
If you ask me ...