The following are excerpts from two different media sources, both reporting on the opening of a new coffee shop in their town. R
ead the excerpts and answer the question that follows. Example 1: Northdale students have a new hangout spot! A new coffee shop called Roast just opened last week on Main Street. When asked about the cool factor of the coffee shop, most students rated it at a ten out of ten. Junior Cassie Brighton said, “Gotta love the free refills on iced coffees!” There’s no doubt that Roast will fill up fast with all the coffee lovers from our school. This writer thinks that the new place is “cool beans”!
Example 2: The local economy received a significant boost last week with the opening of a new coffee shop called Roast. The owners of Roast have three other successful businesses to their name, each with a yearly projected profit of over 34.7%. Roast made over $2,500 in sales during its grand opening celebration, and local economists are anticipating it to continue with the impressive profits.
Comparing the two excerpts above, what are some differences you notice in tone and formality? Why might these differences exist?
In excerpt one, casual language and a lively tone are utilized, whereas excerpt two employs a more formal tone with organized structure, making it less casual than the first. The distinction may arise from the intended readership: excerpt one appears directed at promoting the coffee shop among young patrons, while excerpt two highlights the business and economic aspects, likely targeting professionals interested in that perspective.
The first response describes a trendy new coffee shop that's become a hangout for local students, suggesting it has a vibrant atmosphere everyone should check out. In contrast, the second report adopts a professional tone and presents statistics, like a 34.7% profit margin and more than $2,500 in sales on the opening day, emphasizing its economic success. Both portray the coffee shop positively, yet they cater to different audiences.
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