Feature Writing Quiz

What is feature writing?

• A form of writing that combines factual reporting with creative freedom

• A form of writing that focuses on recent or breaking news

• A form of writing that summarises a story

• A form of writing that follows an inverted pyramid structure

What is the difference between a news story and a feature story?

• A news story is issue specific while a feature story covers recent news

• A news story focuses on anecdotal references while a feature story summarises the story

• A news story has multiple angles and sources while a feature story has a single source or angle

• A news story follows an inverted pyramid structure while a feature story has a flexible structure

What does the APPLAUSE Formula represent in feature writing?

• Different types of feature writing

• The structure of a feature story

• The style and objective of feature writing

• Elements to consider in feature writing

What is a Colour Piece in feature writing?

• A feature story that informs readers about a particular theme or subject

• A feature story that is conceived and narrated unobtrusively

• A feature story that shifts its focus to the background and narrates an interesting tale

• A feature story that is told while the storyteller is a part of the event

What is the style of writing in feature stories?

• Fictional and imaginative

• Realistic and objective

• Analytical and scholarly

• Entertaining and subjective

What is the purpose of feature writing?

• To entertain readers while informing them

• To summarize news stories

• To follow a strict structure

• To present fictional events

What is the target audience for this quiz?

• Journalists

• Grade 12 students

• Feature writers

• News reporters

What is the length of a feature story compared to a news story?

• A feature story is shorter than a news story

• A feature story is longer than a news story

• A feature story has the same length as a news story

• A feature story can vary in length

What is the main objective of a feature story?

• To provide plain and simple facts

• To conduct an opinion poll

• To review a work of art

• To captivate the audience's attention and present a story from a different angle

What is the Pulitzer Prize awarded for in feature writing?

• Best news story

• Best feature story

• Best opinion poll

• Best interview