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Types of News Stories

Authored by Gemma Heaton

Journalism

7th Grade - University

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Types of News Stories
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

It is straightforward reporting of the 5Ws and 1 H (Who, What, Where, When, Why and How) according to order of importance. Its inverted pyramid structure is its distinctive aspect.

Straight News Story

Human Interest Story

Interpretative News

In-depth News

News Feature

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This type of news story appeals to the emotions and attempts to make him laugh, cry, angry or empathize with the subject.

Straight News Story

Human Interest Story

Interpretative News

In-depth News

News Feature

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This type of news story goes beyond the 5Ws. The why and how features are emphasized using authoritative documents, citing statistics and valid findings on the topic

Straight News Story

Human Interest Story

Interpretative News

In-depth News

News Feature

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This type of news story is a narrative report of an event, speeches, technical or scientific reports. This type of news should not be confused with features. They are sometimes called special features.

Straight News Story

Human Interest Story

Interpretative News

In-depth News

News Feature

5.

FILL IN THE BLANKS QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

It is a news story written separately but in relation to the headline or top news of the issue or a mother story. It is usually different in letter type (bold) from the main story placed beside, above or inserted in the story where it is related. It has its own headline.

(a)  

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

It is an account of an event that will take place at some future time. It aims to arouse the interest in the event.

Advance Story

Coverage Story

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

It is a report of an event that is taking place or has already taken place. A series of cover stories make up a running story

Advance Story

Coverage Story

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