Anyone know why journalists would use it in their articles?
2007-03-28 05:10:40 · 5 answers · asked by x_indie_girl_x 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
The paticular article is wriiten for a broadsheet.
2007-03-28 05:19:44 · update #1
Journalists have to match their style of writing to the publication they're writing for.
So for example if a journalist was writing for a high-brow, formal style of newspaper then colloquial or slang language wouldn't be used.
However if a journalist was writing for a more low-brow, readily accessible type of publication then you'd expect to find examples of colloquial language popping up quite frequently.
2007-03-28 05:15:06 · answer #1 · answered by squirrellondon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Colloquial language is often used to show a chatty, conversation type style of writing. It is used by Broad sheets trying to reach an audience on level with itself, in other words to build a 'friendship' type situation with the reader.
2007-03-28 12:33:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Journalists use what they think is appropriate vocabulary for their readership. Read an article in the 'Independent' or 'Times' and compare it to one in, for example, the 'Sunday Sport '.
2007-03-28 16:32:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It must have been for humour. Normally, you'd only find it in The Sun and other such chip wrappers.
2007-03-30 17:55:20 · answer #4 · answered by lellylurve 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its normally a sign of humor on their part
2007-03-28 12:17:18 · answer #5 · answered by Chrissy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋