paris city guide

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This text is a straightforward travel guide offering practical information for tourists visiting Paris. It covers key attractions, landmarks and tips for navigating the city. The tone is informative and functional, aimed at helping visitors make the most of their trip

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The text is in mixed mode - originally written as a script but including spoken language elements as it is read, including indicated pauses and prosodic stress

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This is a video guide - a video version of a traditional guidebook, that combines conventional elements of a travel guide ( facts + statistics ) with more modern elements ( non diegetic soundtracks )

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Prospective or imminent visitors to the city are targeted. Beginning with facts that are common knowledge suggests an audience unfamiliar with the city

“The epitome of romance”

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it is primarily informative, the text also aims to impress and inspire the prospective tourists

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The text advises its viewers/readers on what Paris has to offer, focusing on architecture, art, fashion and gastronomy