Features of Written Genres

What are we learning today?

You will know the typical features of an FAQ, an article and a biography.

Explanation

• An FAQ has questions and answers.
• An article has a headline, paragraphs with facts and an opening question, such as "Are you bored with modern sports?"
• A biography uses he or she and the past simple: was born, won.
• A biography goes in time order.
• Use on with dates, in with months and years, and at with age.

Examples

1. He was born on January 10, 1994.
2. At the age of 12, he ran at school.
3. In 2008, he won his first international race.

Remember!

• Biography: past simple and time order.
• on + date, in + year.

Check yourself

1. Which genre has questions and answers?
2. Which tense is typical for a biography?
3. Which word goes with a date: on or in?