State whether each of the following sentences are true or false based on your reading of this blog entry. In each case, write down a sentence that supports your answer. l
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The author is at a stressful but exciting time in her life. The author is very open about her personal life. Growing old is totally normal for this teenager.
The author hates all her negative qualities and can’t wait until she grows up and gets rid of them.
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6. The author will bide her time and hope for better things in the future.
Konni uses informal and colloquial (everyday) language. Write down a list of words and phrases from this piece that you consider to be colloquial.
What kind of audience is this piece aimed at?
The layout of this blog entry looks very unusual and different to the other texts you have read in this book. For example, the author uses smiley faces. What other elements of informality do you notice about the layout?
This blog is written in the first person narrative. Look for two examples of this. Why is this important in blogs?
The tone of this piece could be described as serious and reflective. For example, the author remarks, ‘All I can say is that I feel that I’m becoming much more mature in terms of relationships with people. I think it’s because I’m growing to be more accepting.’ This is an example of a reflective tone. Can you find two further examples that highlight the serious and reflective tone of this article?
Tips for Writing a Blog
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Create an eye-catching headline to attract your audience, for example, ‘Eating Crickets in Plaza Hildago’ or ‘Stripes and Monochrome – This Season’s Must Haves’.
Use popular search queries when deciding on a heading for a blog entry, for example, ‘How to …’, ‘How to get more …’
Keep your headline short and simple. FIRE AND ICE 2
Remember
Tone is the general attitude of a piece of writing (or a way of speaking). It expresses a particular feeling or mood.
