Historical Beginnings of Feature Writing

False (B)

Setup, confrontation, resolution

<p>formulaic</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inverted pyramid structure = Hard news Emphasis on creativity = Feature writing Objective reporting = Hard news Multiple viewpoints = Feature writing</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Flawless language (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1,000 to 1,200 words (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gift of the gab</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pictures or graphics</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Feature writing captures multiple angles and sources. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Democracy day</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is driven by hard news. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Appeal</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>inverted pyramid</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Feature article = In-depth storytelling Editorial = Opinion piece Column = Regularly recurring opinion Advertorial = Advertisement styled as editorial content</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A - Appeal = The story must evoke interest P - Plain facts = Facts are more compelling than fiction P - Personalities = Celebrities or important figures enhance the story L - Logic = The story must follow a natural flow of facts</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inverted pyramid style (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Christmas</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To inform or educate readers in an engaging manner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Glossy magazines and newspapers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Harry Franklin Harrington</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>deadlines</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Feature Writing = Any journalistic writing that is not news Hard News = Stories focused on immediate events News Cycle = The ongoing reporting of current events Journalistic Writing = Writing with a purpose to inform or entertain</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Humanize it and provide additional detail (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1925</p> Signup and view all the answers

The importance of a feature topic in people's lives and its relevance.

A feature should convey strong emotion and conviction about its subject matter.

News stories typically follow the inverted pyramid format for clarity.

Feature articles often use the upright pyramid format, allowing for more storytelling.

A feature story is divided into setup, confrontation, and resolution segments.

Good features must offer detailed content to keep readers' attention longer.

Effective features use simple language and express personal views clearly.

Unlike hard news, features often include photographs or infographics to enhance storytelling.

A form of journalism focused on storytelling rather than strictly reporting news.

Feature writing originated in early 20th century American writers' clubs.

A notable writers' club associated with the origins of feature writing.

A book by Harrington outlining conversations about feature writing techniques.

In feature writing, the news aspect is less critical than the storytelling.

A type of journalistic writing that focuses on human elements rather than just hard news.

Feature writing is practiced differently across various cultures and media formats.

News stories can be transformed into feature articles through elaboration and additional detail.

The writer's unique voice and experience that enhance reader connection.

Feature articles typically range from 1,000 to 2,000 words, longer than news items.

Good features include pictures and graphics to enhance appeal.

Writers should prepare features ahead of events like holidays and festivals.

Different forms of journalism such as features, news, opinion columns, etc.

Features are narratives; hard news is factual and immediate.

Writers must be imaginative and knowledgeable about upcoming topics.

Reports recent or breaking news events, summarizing the facts succinctly.

Structure for feature writing, encompassing Appeal, Plain facts, Personalities, Logic, Action, Universal.

News writing format where the most important information is presented first.

Feature writing allows for a non-linear format, unlike rigid news stories.

Using emotion in feature writing to connect with the audience and spur action.

Personal stories or accounts used in feature writing to illustrate points.