Jawaban:

a. Social Function

News item text is a written public information of which the purpose is to inform readers about events of the day which are considered newsworthy or important. Basically, a news item text answers the 5W and 1H questions: what, who, when, where, why, and how relating to the newsworthy.

b. Generic Structure

The generic structure of News Item Text includes newsworthy event, elaboration of background background events, and sources. Text Elements Content Newsworthy event Event which is considered as newsworthy. The newsworthy event is commonly placed at the first paragraph. Elaboration of background Background events The detail information of the newsworthy event or the external background which closely relates to newsworthy event. Sources The closing statements, ranging from the participants, witness, and the official authorities.