FEATURE ARTICLES Feature articles are not just dry
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FEATURE ARTICLES “Feature articles are not just dry facts, it provides story and information from a unique angle. ”
TYPES OF FEATURE ARTICLES INCLUDE: • Analysis and opinion on current issues • Profiles of, or interviews with well known-people • Humorous reflections • Personal experience or anecdotes • Online articles • Background information on local, national or international events • Magazine articles • Human interest stories • Newspaper articles
PURPOSE The Mission of a Feature Article • Depends on the media it is meant for • Appeals to a target audience Who might be the ‘New Idea’ magazine’s target audience?
TYPES OF TEXT Focuses on an issue or topic • Informative • Entertaining • Persuasive
Feature Articles are usually longer than News Reports and are written about a range of topics including: • Society • Individuals • Health • The Environment • Food • Sport • Politics • Economics • Entertainment • Current Issues
CHARACTERISTICS OF A FEATURE ARTICLE • A catchy headline is essential • Feature articles generally include a short summary. This provides the reader with information about the content of the text. It is known as the ‘Write off’. • Feature articles include a by-line. This states the name of the writer. This is often part of the ‘Write off/ Stand first’ • An image - photograph , graphics, illustration or cartoon • Formal or informal language • Column format
• A Break. Out Box may support feature articles. • Several types and sizes of fonts are used. • Colour is often used in either the headline and/or photograph(s). • Timeless – usually acceptable for publication this week or next month.
FEATURE ARTICLE STRUCTURE Ø 1. Lead Ø 2. Body Ø 3. Conclusion LEADS A successful lead will accomplish three objectives: 1. Attract the reader. 2. Give the reader the central idea. 3. Lead the reader into the story.
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