English By Aman Vashishth Sir

IMPORTANT TYPES OF PASSAGES

1. News Report:
- A concise and factual account of recent events.

- Focuses on delivering the essential information in a straightforward manner.

- Unbiased (doesn’t contain any point of view of author).

Example: A breaking news report on a natural disaster, providing facts about the event's
location, impact, and immediate response.

2. News Article:
- Provides more in-depth coverage of a news event than a news report.

- May include background information, context, and expert opinions.

- Unbiased (no personal point of view but may contain multiple point of views).

Example: An article discussing the causes and consequences of a political election, analyzing
voting patterns and potential outcomes.

3. Editorial:
- presents point of view (in support of or against) of the author on important topics
such as govt policies, schemes etc.

- Biased as per author’s stand on different issues. -

Example: An editorial discussing the pros and cons of a proposed environmental policy,
advocating for a specific course of action.

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4. Magazine Article:

- Typically found in magazines, covers a wide range of topics, including lifestyle,

culture, fashion, etc.

- Often includes personal stories, interviews, and features.

- May contain informal style of writing like an interview.

Example: An article in a travel magazine detailing a writer's experience exploring a remote

island and interacting with the local culture.

5. Public Release:

- A statement or document issued by an organization to communicate important

information to the public.

- Usually addresses official announcements, company updates, or statements from

public figures.

- mostly contains an optimistic tone.

Example: A public release by a technology company announcing the launch of a new product
and its features.

6. Research Paper:
- A formal document presenting original research findings in an academic or scientific
context.

- Typically includes a problem statement, methodology, results, analysis, and

conclusions.

Example: A research paper in the field of medicine outlining a study on the effectiveness of a
new drug treatment for a specific disease.