REPORTAGEM (características e estrutura)

Summary

In this lesson, Professor Edgar explains the journalistic genre of a report. He details the characteristics and structure of a report, highlighting its purpose to inform and shape opinions. A report is both descriptive and narrative, often covering social, political, or economic topics. The structure includes the headline, subtitle, lead (optional), and body, where information is provided in greater detail. The professor also differentiates between a report and a news article, emphasizing the depth and focus on causes and consequences in a report compared to the more concise and objective nature of news.

Takeaways

• 😀 A reportage is a journalistic text aimed at informing and shaping public opinion.
• 😀 Reportages are often expository and informative but can also be descriptive and narrative.
• 😀 Reportages describe events, including actions, time, space, and characters involved.
• 😀 They are usually presented in media such as print newspapers, internet articles, TV, and radio.
• 😀 A reportage can be written in both first and third person, depending on the perspective of the narrator.
• 😀 The topics covered in reportages are usually social, political, and economic issues of public interest.
• 😀 The language used in a reportage is clear, dynamic, and formal, adhering to grammar rules without slang.
• 😀 The structure of a reportage includes a headline, subheadline, lead, and body of text.
• 😀 The lead is a summary of key information, including the who, what, where, when, and why, though not always required.
• 😀 Unlike news, a reportage often includes detailed context, such as causes and consequences of the events reported.
• 😀 The key difference between a news article and a reportage is that news presents information briefly at the start, while a reportage provides in-depth information later in the text.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of a report?

A report aims to inform and shape opinions, presenting information on a specific topic to educate the reader.

What are the different types of narration used in a report?

A report can be expository, descriptive, narrative, and even opinion-based, depending on the information being shared.

What are some of the key characteristics of a report?

Reports can be written in both first and third person. They focus on social, political, or economic topics and use clear, dynamic, yet formal language.

What is the role of language in a report?

The language used in a report is formal, following grammatical norms, with no use of abbreviations or colloquialisms, ensuring clarity and professionalism.

What is the structure of a report?

A report typically consists of a headline, a subheadline, a lead paragraph (optional), and a body that expands on the details of the story, including causes and consequences.

What is a lead paragraph in a report?

The lead paragraph, or 'lede', is the first part of a report that includes the essential facts such as what happened, where, when, how, and why.

Is the lead paragraph mandatory in all reports?

No, the lead paragraph is not mandatory in every report. Some reports may not include it, depending on the style and length of the content.

How does a report differ from a news article?

While both news articles and reports aim to inform, news articles present the most important information at the beginning, whereas reports provide more detailed analysis and may not reveal key information immediately.

What are the differences in content focus between a news article and a report?

A news article tends to be shorter and more concise, focusing on the main facts quickly, while a report dives deeper into the causes, effects, and details surrounding the event.

How does the structure of a news article differ from that of a report?

A news article usually starts with the most important information in the lead, while a report may spread key details throughout the text, providing a broader context.