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This document outlines the purpose and key features of a blog entry. A blog entry is an online journal that displays information in reverse chronological order with the most recent posts first. It allows writers to share their views on individual subjects. Key features of blog entries include personal narratives, descriptive details, use of first person reflection, direct questions to readers, and informal language. Blog entries aim to engage and interact with readers.

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Blog Entry

This document outlines the purpose and key features of a blog entry. A blog entry is an online journal that displays information in reverse chronological order with the most recent posts first. It allows writers to share their views on individual subjects. Key features of blog entries include personal narratives, descriptive details, use of first person reflection, direct questions to readers, and informal language. Blog entries aim to engage and interact with readers.

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BLOG ENTRY

PURPOSE FEATURES LANGUAGE POINTS LANGUAGE IN USE

It is an online journal or  Can be narrative-driven  Emotive language


informational website displaying (with a reverse  Narrative voice. Reported In my last entry, you may
information in the reverse chronological order of Speech for conversations remember we dealt with…
chronological order, with the latest events, past tenses –travel  Descriptive details of
posts appearing first. It is a blog-- or get across our events, thoughts… So are you thinking about…?
platform where a writer or even a points, so like an essay it  Normally written in first
group of writers share their views depends so on the focal person unless it’s too Okay, you may think that…
on an individual subject point and how developed thesis-driven
 Must have a very personal  Direct, thought-provoking Now I’ll tell you the good stuff
and direct touch. Interact questions to the reader. about…
with readers, ask them to Imperatives
respond your questions,  Chatty, informal language Don’t miss my next entries. In
share personal issues. and register short I’ll talk to you about an
 Catching-eye title  Maintain awareness of the experience you’ll all be looking
 Must grab the reader’s audience through the use of forward to…
attention all time second person pronoun.
 Provide background info to  Will use paragraphing and
set the scene cohesive devices –not
 Maintain awareness of formal-- which structure
audience. the development of ideas
 Will have blog features effectively. Short
such as first person paragraphs
reflection and narration,  Some limited use of textese
direct approach, sense of (eg 4 for four/for and u for
the reader, and spontaneity you) and/or emoticons is
 Short paragraphs permissible
 May have sub-headings
with quirky/funny opening
sentences.
 Say good-bye to the reader
and invite him/her to keep
updated in your blog.

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