NEWS ITEM TEXT

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Definition

A news item text is a text which is grouped into the text genre of narration. The main function of narration is is telling stories or informing about events in chronological order. The order in the narration can be based of time, place and the events them selves.

Purpose

News Item Text is used to inform readers about events of the day which are considered newsworthy or important.

Generic Structure

The main Generic Structure of News Item Text:

1. Newsworthy event(s)

2. Elaboration ( background, participant, time, place )

3. Resource of information

Language Features

The Language Features of News Item Text:

1. Short, telegraphic information about story captured in headline

2. Focusing on circumstances

3. Using action verbs

4. Using saying verbs

5. Using adverbs : time, place and manner.

Example of News Item Text
 

Landslide in Bukittinggi

Two people died while four others were wounded in a landslide at a yard behind a house near Teleng market in Bukittinggi, West Sumatra on Tuesday.

The death people were 3-year-old Yusuf, who was the son of a kiosk owner at the market, Bujang, and 22-year-old Meli, who was a visitor to the market. The injured were rushed to the Achmad Muchtar and Yarsi hospitals.

Bukittinggi Deputy Mayor Ismet Amziz said Tuesday it was suspected that recent heavy rainfall had caused the landslide.

Source: thejakartapost.com/news/2009/11/10/two-die-bukittinggi-landslide.html