Feature writing

A writing style used to tell a more in-depth, human-interest story beyond just the facts of the news.

What is a feature story?

"A feature story is a piece of non-fiction writing about news."

What category does a feature story fall under?

"A feature story is a type of soft news."

How can a feature story be classified into different sub-types?

"The main sub-types are the news feature and the human-interest story."

What sets a feature story apart from other types of non-news?

"A feature story is distinguished from other types of non-news by the quality of the writing."

What qualities should make a feature story memorable?

"Stories should be memorable for their reporting, crafting, creativity, and economy of expression."

What is the purpose of a feature story?

[No direct quote provided, inferred from the definition that it is a type of news]

How does a feature story differ from hard news?

[No direct quote provided, inferred from the definition that it is a type of soft news]

What are the main elements of a news feature?

[No direct quote provided, inferred from the mention of "news feature" but no specific details given]

Can a feature story include fictional elements?

[No direct quote provided, inferred from the mention of "non-fiction writing"]

How does a feature story differ from an opinion piece?

[No direct quote provided, inferred from the mention of "news" and "non-fiction writing"]

What makes a feature story stand out to readers?

"Stories should be memorable for their reporting, crafting, creativity, and economy of expression."

How does a feature story capture the reader's attention?

[No direct quote provided, inferred from the definition that it should be memorable]

What are the characteristics of well-crafted writing in a feature story?

"Crafting"

How can creativity be expressed in a feature story?

[No direct quote provided, inferred from the mention of "creativity"]

Why does economy of expression matter in a feature story?

[No direct quote provided, inferred from the mention of "economy of expression"]

How can a feature story leave a lasting impression on the reader?

[No direct quote provided, inferred from the mention of the stories being memorable]

Is it important for a feature story to be based on factual information?

"A feature story is a piece of non-fiction writing."

Can a feature story include interviews with people involved in the news?

[No direct quote provided, inferred from the mention of "reporting"]

What techniques can be used to enhance the storytelling in a feature story?

[No direct quote provided, inferred from the mention of "crafting" and "creativity"]

How can a feature story engage readers on an emotional level?

[No direct quote provided, inferred from the mention of "human-interest story" and "memorable for their reporting"]