Journalistic Opinion Genres and Theatrical Texts

Opinion Genres in Journalism

The purpose of opinion genres is to judge, criticize, analyze data and attitudes, and create controversy. They have a subjective character and are as follows:

• Editorials: In daily broadcasts, the editorial considers the relevant facts of the month and takes a position based on ideology.
• Articles: Exposing opinions, analysis, criticism, and reviews on topics within the general facts.
• Letters to the Editor: In which readers give their opinions about events or personal collections.

Article Determinants

• Definite: The, the, the, in's, n', l'...
• Demonstrative: This, that, this, that...
• Possessive: My, your, his, our, your, their...
• Numerals: One, two, first, half, second, double...
• Quantitative: How much, less, little, much...
• Indefinite: No one, around, each, other...

Theatrical Texts

Theatrical texts constitute the drama genre. These literary works are intended to be represented to the public through the actions of characters that guide the talks. The implementation phases of a play are:

• Production of the Work:
  • Liaison: The playwright elaborates the text.
  • Direction Plan: The director chooses and adapts the text to be represented.
• Interpretive Plan: The actors and actresses prepare for the characters, using verbal and nonverbal expression, apparel, makeup, etc.
• Technical Level: The stage director, along with set designers, sound technicians, and lighting technicians, handles the scenography, consisting of the theatrical space, the sets, the props, sound, and lighting.
• Public: The public participates in the representation and approves or disapproves.

Characteristics of Theatrical Text

The theatrical text is characterized by:

• Organization:
  • Dialogue: Verbal exchanges arising in direct style.
  • Monologue: A single character's discourse.
  • Techniques: Asides, reflections, or entries. The author includes instructions to guide the representation of the work.
• Structure:
  • External: Scenes distributed at events.
  • Internal: Introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
• Action: Develops through conflict, which can be presented as comedy, tragedy, or drama.
• Characters: Bring the action to life. There are protagonists, antagonists, supporting characters, and decorative characters.

Linguistic Characteristics

• Presents the resources of spoken language.
• Highlights linguistic styles, both collective and individual.
• Adapts the tone and register of the work (standard, colloquial, etc.).