## SECTION B: LONGER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT

Grade 12

sh First Additional Language/P3

Respond to ONE of the following longer transactional writing texts.

The body of your response should be between 120 and 150 words in length.

Write down the NUMBER and the HEADING of the text you have chosen, e.g. 2.1 LETTER TO THE PRESS.

Pay particular attention to format, language, and register.

Spend approximately 40 minutes on this section.

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1. LETTER TO THE PRESS

NW/SEP 2024

Your local newspaper recently published an article about poor service delivery from your local municipality.

Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper wherein you express your views and suggest a solution to this matter.

When comparing a major daily newspaper to a popular tabloid, both employ techniques like eye-catching headlines and captivating images. However, major newspapers focus on in-depth reporting with a formal tone, while tabloids prioritize sensationalism and entertainment, often using informal language.

Learn more about Writing styles in newspapers and tabloids here:

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