Obituary (Grade 12 NSC Matric English FAL): Flashcards
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Obituary definition
Obituary definition
Formal written announcement about someone's death
Primary purpose of an obituary
Primary purpose of an obituary
To honour the deceased person's life
Tone required in obituaries
Tone required in obituaries
Formal, respectful, dignified, and sincere
1st section of obituary structure
1st section of obituary structure
Announcement of death (name, age, date)
2nd section of obituary structure
2nd section of obituary structure
Brief biography (education, career, accomplishments)
3rd section of obituary structure
3rd section of obituary structure
Tribute and personal qualities (character traits)
4th section of obituary structure
4th section of obituary structure
Funeral/memorial details (date, time, location)
5th section of obituary structure
5th section of obituary structure
Closing message
Number of key sections in obituary
Number of key sections in obituary
Five sections
Balance needed when writing obituaries
Balance needed when writing obituaries
Celebrating life and providing essential information