Stone Cold: The Big Issue

On page 68 of the novel, 'The Big Issue' is referred to. Look closely at the text below and answer the following questions in your books:

    1. What genre (or ‘kind’) of text is this?

    2. Who is the intended audience for this text?

    3. What is the writer’s purpose for writing this text?

    4. Look at the overall layout of the text. Comment on:

    ◦ the different ways the text is presented

    ◦ the purpose of the ‘cut-out’ reply slip       

5. What kind of words are used to describe homeless people?   
6. ‘The Big Issue supports homeless people’. Explain why you think they have used these words – what do they want people to feel?
7. What is the name of the campaign (NOT THE CHARITY) you are being encouraged to join?
8. In your own words, explain the different ways readers could help by donating money to Friends of the Big Issue.
9. How else are readers being encouraged to donate £15? List three things that readers will receive.