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What is the typical placement of news stories and feature stories in newspapers or websites?

News stories on the front page and feature stories in the lower half or inside

How do feature stories differ from news stories in terms of pace?

Feature stories often employ a more leisurely pace than news stories

What is the main difference in terms of length between hard news articles and feature stories?

Feature stories are usually longer than hard news articles

What is the first step in organizing a feature story?

Determine the topic and narrow it down Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the theme in a feature story?

It provides unity and coherence to the piece Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the lead in a feature story?

To invite an audience into the story Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between hard news and soft news?

Hard news is typically urgent and has a greater impact, while soft news is more feature-like and has a more leisurely pace Signup and view all the answers

How does the organization of a feature story differ from that of a news story?

Feature stories are organized to tell a story, while news stories are organized to convey information quickly Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of research in a feature story?

To gather information and interviews to support the story Signup and view all the answers

How does the choice of theme affect the tone of a feature story?

It provides unity and coherence to the piece, and sets the tone for the story Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Ingredients of News

Timeliness: News that occurred recently, within the day
Proximity: Events happening nearby, affecting the readers directly
Conflict: Disagreements, arguments, and rivalries that attract reader attention
Prominence: Well-known people, places, or events with a stronger news angle
Consequence & Impact: Events that directly affect readers, making them want to know more
Human Interest: Unique, interesting elements that evoke an emotional reaction

Hard News vs Soft News

Hard news: Assemblage of facts, aims to convey information, chronicles the 5 W's and H
Soft news: Features, not meant to deliver news firsthand, focuses on people, adding color and humanizing
Hard news uses the inverted pyramid style, written in descending order of importance
Feature stories are defined by their style, focusing on people, educating, entertaining, and illuminating

Organising a Feature

Determine the topic, narrowing it down, deciding what to stress, and planning the story flow
Choose a theme, providing unity and coherence, considering factors like originality, audience interest, holding power, and worthiness
Write a lead that invites the audience into the story