Feature Article Writing Techniques

The video tutorial explains how to write a feature article, focusing on its purpose to inform, persuade, and entertain. It introduces the diamond structure, which starts with engaging content, moves to factual information, and ends with entertainment. The video also covers writing style, emphasizing formal tone and punctuation, and highlights key features like columns, headlines, and breakout boxes. An example using a narrative about military service illustrates the diamond structure.

What is the primary purpose of a feature article?

• To provide a brief overview of a topic

• To summarize news stories

• To inform, persuade, and entertain

• To present only factual information

Which structure is commonly used in feature articles?

• Circular structure

• Diamond structure

• Linear structure

• Pyramid structure

At what point in a feature article should factual information be most prevalent?

• At the beginning

• In the middle

• At the end

• Throughout the article

What is the purpose of the diamond structure in feature articles?

• To maintain a consistent tone throughout

• To focus solely on factual information

• To start with entertainment, peak with facts, and end with entertainment

• To start with facts and end with entertainment

How does the diamond structure benefit the reader?

• It provides a predictable format

• It keeps the reader engaged with a mix of styles

• It simplifies the writing process

• It focuses on a single writing style

What is the recommended tone for writing a feature article?

• Casual

• Sarcastic

• Humorous

• Formal

Which punctuation marks are emphasized for mastery in feature articles?

• Commas, quotation marks, and colons

• Question marks, dashes, and ellipses

• Exclamation marks, periods, and semicolons

• Brackets, slashes, and asterisks

What is the purpose of using columns in a feature article?

• To make the article appear longer

• To break up information for easier reading

• To add more images

• To reduce the number of pages

Why are short paragraphs used in feature articles?

• To increase the word count

• To present information in short, sharp chunks

• To simplify the writing process

• To make the article look more complex

What is the role of a headline in a feature article?

• To provide a detailed summary

• To catch the reader's attention

• To introduce the author

• To list all the facts