UIL Feature Writing

Which type of words should be used in the opening sentence to engage the reader?

• General and vague words

• Specific, interest-arousing words

• Complex and technical words

• Long and descriptive words

What should be the focus when writing the opening sentence?

• Adverbs and adjectives

• Action verbs and specific nouns

• Passive voice and long sentences

• Metaphors and similes

What is the purpose of a lead in a story?

• To summarize the entire story

• To catch the spirit of the story and create the proper tone

• To provide background information

• To introduce the main characters

What should a lead avoid?

• Being specific to the story

• Being longer than one sentence

• Being filled with clichés

• Being in third person

How long can a lead be in a feature story?

• Only one sentence

• Two sentences maximum

• Can be and often are longer than one sentence

• A paragraph

What does a descriptive lead do?

• Tells a story

• Provides a direct quote

• Describes a scene, person, or subject

• Compares and contrasts

What is a twist lead?

• A lead that tells a story

• A lead that describes a scene

• A lead that surprises the reader

• A lead that compares and contrasts

What is a contrast and compare lead?

• A lead that tells a story

• A lead that describes a scene

• A lead that surprises the reader

• A lead that provides the "then" vs "now"

What is a narrative lead?

• Tells a story

• Describes a scene, person, or subject

• starting off the story with a quote

• Providing the "then" vs the "now"

When should you use a quote lead?

• A quote lead is best used with a narrative story

• Anytime. Quotes are an engaging way to start a story.

• Anytime that you have a quote that leaves the reader confused.

• None of these