FEATURE WRITING Flashcards
What one aspect differs feature writing from straight news?
Its intent
Feature writing provides what about an event, idea, or situation?
Informatoin
Feature writing ___, ___, or add ___and ___ to the news.
interpret; humanize; depth and color
Feature writing ___, ___ and/or ___ previous news stories.
explain; expand; analyze
Feature writing ___ or ___ (how-to articles)
educate; instruct
Feature writing ___ a trend in society or ___.
document; entertain
Feature writing will often be ___ than a traditional news story.
longer
What are the types of feature stories?
Personality profile,
Personal stories,
Descriptive feature,
Narrative feature,
Informative feature,
Trend stories,
Analysis stories
This part of feature provide vital information while it educates, entertains, and emotionally ties the audience to the subject.
Body
What are the important components for the body?
Background information,
thread of the story,
dialogue,
voice
This feature ending refers back to the feature angle in the lead.
Lead replay
This feature ending uses info from the paragraph right before it.
Proximity ending
This feature ending reminds the reader of the story’s purpose by restating it.
Restatement
This feature ending uses play words, alliteration or a catch phrase that leave a lasting impression in the reader’s mind.
Word play
This feature ending uses a striking or memorable quote.
Quote
This feature ending startle the reader with your conclusion.
Surprise ending
