News
What type of journalistic text reports recent events and important information to the public?
News
What is a press release?
An official written announcement given to the media.
What type of journalistic text gives detailed and engaging information about a person, place, event, or issue?
Feature Article
What are the basic questions answered by a news article: Who, What, When, Where, Why, and ______?
How
Who usually issues a press release?
An organization, company, government agency, or individual.
Unlike straight news, what does a feature article often emphasize besides facts?
Human interest and detailed storytelling.
Which part of a news article presents the most important information first?
Lead/Lead Paragraph
What is the main purpose of a press release?
To officially announce information or an event to the media and public.
What type of feature focuses on the experiences, personality, or life of a person?
Profile feature
What structure presents the most important information first, followed by supporting details?
Inverted Pyramid Structure
Why should a press release include contact information?
So the media can contact the organization for further information.
What makes a feature article more engaging to readers?
Descriptive details, storytelling, quotations, and human-interest elements.
Why is objectivity important in news writing?
It helps present information fairly and factually without personal bias.
How is a press release different from a news article?
A press release is an official announcement from a source, while a news article is written by journalists to report information to the public.
How does a feature article differ from straight news in its writing style?
It generally allows more descriptive, narrative, and human-centered writing while still presenting accurate information.