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el titular
the headline / title
la entradilla
the opening hook (first lines that draw the reader in)
el lector
the reader (your general audience)
el tono ameno
an engaging, lively tone
Hoy en día…
These days… / Nowadays…
Cada vez más…
More and more…
Cabe destacar que…
It is worth noting that…
Por ejemplo,…
For example,…
En definitiva,…
In short,… / In conclusion,…
¿Qué hay detrás de…?
What lies behind…?
Which register does an article use?
Neutral but engaging — informative for a general reader; no tú, no usted, no greeting or sign-off.
Name the five parts of an article.
Headline → engaging hook → first body point → second point/example → conclusion.
Which criterion rewards the article's conventions?
Criterion C (Conceptual) — catchy headline, engaging hook, consistent informative-yet-lively tone.
Give one way to hook a reader and one way to conclude an article.
Hook: «¿Qué hay detrás de…?» or a surprising fact. Conclude: «En definitiva,…»
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la tesis
the stance / main claim you defend
el argumento
the argument that supports your view
la pregunta retórica
the rhetorical question (asked for effect)
el tono persuasivo
a persuasive, opinionated tone
En mi opinión, …
In my opinion, …
No cabe duda de que…
There is no doubt that…
Es evidente que…
It is obvious that…
Sin embargo, …
However, …
En conclusión, creo firmemente que…
In conclusion, I firmly believe that…
Which register does an opinion column use?
First person and persuasive — a clear stance and an opinionated voice; never a neutral report.
Name the five parts of an opinion column.
Title → opening stance → main argument → rhetorical question/counterpoint → opinionated conclusion.
Which criterion rewards the column's conventions?
Criterion C (Conceptual) — catchy title, clear stance, persuasive devices.
Give one phrase to state your view and one to conclude.
View: «En mi opinión, …» Conclusion: «En conclusión, creo firmemente que…»
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la reseña
the review
la valoración
the evaluation / appraisal
la recomendación
the recommendation
los puntos fuertes / débiles
the strengths / weaknesses
sin destripar el final
without spoiling the ending
Acabo de ver/leer…
I have just seen/read…
Trata de…
It is about…
Lo mejor es…
The best thing is…
Lo único que falla es…
The only thing that lets it down is…
La recomiendo (sobre todo) a…
I recommend it (especially) to…
Which register does a review use?
Evaluative and engaging — a lively first person; describe, judge, then recommend.
Name the five parts of a review.
Title → what it is → description → evaluation → recommendation.
Which criterion rewards the review's conventions?
Criterion C (Conceptual) — the describe-then-judge shape and a clear recommendation.
Give one phrase to evaluate and one to recommend.
Evaluate: «Lo mejor es…» Recommend: «La recomiendo sobre todo a…»
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la entrevista
the interview
el entrevistador / la entrevistadora
the interviewer (who asks)
el entrevistado / la entrevistada
the interviewee (who answers)
el registro semiformal
semi-formal register (usted with a respected guest)
Muchas gracias por su tiempo.
Thank you very much for your time. (closing)
Hoy entrevistamos a…
Today we are interviewing…
¿Cómo empezó…?
How did … begin?
¿Qué consejo daría a…?
What advice would you give to…?
¿Cuál ha sido el mayor reto…?
What has been the biggest challenge…?
Para terminar,…
To finish,…
Which register does an interview use?
Semi-formal — usted with a respected guest, kept consistent; never mix with tú.
Name the five parts of an interview.
Introduction → Q1+answer → Q2+answer → Q3+answer → closing/thanks.
Which criterion rewards the interview's conventions?
Criterion C (Conceptual) — introduction, Q&A pairs, closing thanks, consistent register.
Give one opening line and one closing line for an interview.
Opening: «Hoy entrevistamos a…» Closing: «Para terminar, muchas gracias por su tiempo.»
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el discurso
the speech
el público / la audiencia
the audience
el gancho
the hook (what grabs attention)
la llamada a la acción
the call to action
Muchas gracias por vuestra atención.
Thank you very much for your attention. (close)
Hoy quiero hablaros de…
Today I want to talk to you about…
En primer lugar,… En segundo lugar,…
Firstly,… Secondly,…
Os animo a…
I encourage you to…
¿Cuántos de vosotros…?
How many of you…?
Por último,…
Finally,…
Which register does a speech use?
Oral & rhetorical — direct address (vosotros), energetic and persuasive; not a flat report tone.
Name the five parts of a speech.
Address → hook → main points → call to action → memorable close.
Which criterion rewards the speech's conventions?
Criterion C (Conceptual) — address, signposting, a memorable close, consistent register.
Give one address and one closing for a speech.
Address: «Buenos días a todos.» Close: «Muchas gracias por vuestra atención.»
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el folleto
the brochure / leaflet
el eslogan
the slogan / catchy line
¡Descubre…! / ¡Ven a…!
Discover…! / Come to…! (hook)
¿Qué te ofrecemos?
What do we offer you?
Cuándo y dónde: …
When and where: …
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Únete a nosotros.
Join us.
el registro persuasivo
persuasive register
Which register does a brochure use?
Persuasive and practical — short sentences, direct appeals, concrete details; not academic.
Name the five parts of a brochure.
Title/slogan → intro → sections with headings → practical details → call to action.
Which criterion rewards the brochure's conventions?
Criterion C (Conceptual) — title/slogan, bullet-point sections, call to action.
Give one brochure hook and one call to action.
Hook: «¡Descubre…!» Call to action: «¡Apúntate ya!»
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la cita / las declaraciones
the quote / the statements
el tono objetivo
an objective, factual tone (no opinion)
Ayer tuvo lugar…
Yesterday … took place…
Según las autoridades,…
According to the authorities,…
El suceso ocurrió en…
The event happened in…
«…», declaró el portavoz.
“…,” declared the spokesperson.
Por el momento,…
For now,…
Which register does a news report use?
Objective — third person, past tense, reported speech; no personal opinion.
Name the five parts of a news report.
Headline → lead → details → quote → closing (el cierre).
Which criterion rewards the report's conventions?
Criterion C (Conceptual) — headline, lead, quote, consistent objective register.
What does the lead (la entradilla) have to do?
Answer who, what, when and where in one opening sentence.
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