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WorksheetsTypes of Feature Article
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 30mins
These are human-interest pieces that generally focus on people, places, and things
News story
Features story
Editorial column
Blog post
"Features take a look at what's behind the news by exploring the _____."
lives of people involved
lifestyles of the rich and famous
native prairie of Iowa
timeliness and relevance of events
Washington Post memo on writing features:
Tell it like it has never been told before.
Show, don't smell.
Show, don't tell.
Avoid using extremely large modifiers.
Tips for the feature writer: "Always give ___ to the source."
research
background
credit
money
Tips for the feature writer: "The writer should always decide the ____ of the article before beginning to write."
research
background
purpose
resolution
Feature Lead Writing: This is a vivid picture that takes the reader into the story.
descriptive lead
contrast or comparison lead
suspense lead
striking statement lead
This type of feature story primarily plays on the emotions of the readers to make them smile, laugh, frown, or cry.
human interest
personality profile
sights and sounds
historical
This type of feature story is a sketch that concerns the life, interests, and accomplishments of a well-known OR interesting person.
human interest
personality profile
sights and sounds
historical
This type of feature requires a great deal of research since its purpose is to present specialized knowledge about a particular subject.
Sights and sounds feature
Historical feature
News feature
Informative feature
What do you think this feature article is about?
People
Muscles
Dinosaurs
Food
Which headline best matches this image?
'MAGIC DOG: The dog that learnt how to talk'
'Best waterslides in the world!'
'SURFS UP: Best surfing beaches in Australia!'
'Dolphins: The friendliest sea animal'
Which image best matches this headline?
The purpose of a feature article is to...
Inform (tell) the audience about a topic
Entertain the audience
Persuade the audience
All of the above
Why are hooks used in feature articles?
To finish the article
To get the reader's attention
To catch fish
To organise the information
This type of story are longer and more in depth than regular news articles. They cover one subject from multiple angles and are written in a more creative, entertaining way.
news story
feature story
editorial
movie reviews
