Feature Writing

In personality stories, avoid such stereotyped information as favorite foods, favorite colors, and favorite movie stars.

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Direct quotations should be used less than indirect ones for feature leads, since the interviewee will seldom give a dynamite quotation that summarizes the main points of the feature.

• True

• False

It is best to alternate paragraphs of direct quotations and paraphrase.

• True

• False

Avoid using the phrase "when asked".

• True

• False

It is normally best for the reporter to avoid any reference to hisself/herself in the story

• True

• False

Avoid whole paragraphs that describe personality. Generally, it is better to bring in a touch here and there throughout the story.

• True

• False

Use a synonym for "said" only when another word fits the meaning better.

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• False

"Stated" is always an appropriate synonym for "said".

• True

• False

It is not necessary to attribute paragraphs of paraphrase.

• True

• False

It is usually best to place an attribution before the quote.

• True

• False