Features of Non-Fiction Texts Report Written in third person Title Subheadings throughout Formal language Facts, figures and statistics Clear, factual conclusion Broadsheet News Article Written in third person Headline Subheading Picture and caption Who, what, when, where, why in the first three paragraphs Add quotes (from people) Formal language Speech Written in first person Begins with formal greeting Rhetorical devices throughout Language appropriate for audience Memorable last line/ending Tabloid News Article Written in third person Catchy headline (alliteration) Subheading Picture and caption Who, what, when, where, why Add quotes (from people) Formal language, include slang and puns (word play) Autobiography Written in first person Usually an extract of a larger piece Anecdotes throughout Past tense Personal and informal language Magazine article Written in the first or third person Headline Subheadings throughout Language and register appropriate for audience Picture and caption Review Written in first person Title Details of (subject) being reviewed Details of actors/author/performer Opinion explained Usually a star rating or out of “10” Opinion Column Written in first person Heading Subheading Personal anecdotes included Rhetorical language included Sizeable paragraphs Formal, appropriate language Leaflet Written in third person Title Subheadings throughout Images and captions Further information Diary entry / Blog Written in firs person Date Addressed to ‘dear diary’ Includes personal anecdotes Informal language (normally suits writer) Letter / Email Written in first person Begins with informal greeting Ends with informal ending Informal language appropriate for audience