A piece of writing that gives an in-depth discussion of a certain topic about a person, thing, or event. It provides background information on a newsworthy topic as well as the writer's personal experiences.
Feature article
Tickles the reader's imagination because it is based on facts and with emotions present
Allows the reader to feel what the character in the article or story feels
Allows the reader to see what the character can see, as if he is present in the setting of the story or article
Elements of a feature article
Title
Byline
Hook
Introduction
BodyorNub Head
Conclusion
Title
A word, phrase or sentence that covers the whole idea of your feature article. It must catch the reader's attention for them to be motivated to read your article.
Byline
Shows the author's name. The byline can appear below the title or at the end of the article.
Hook
An interesting first sentence to "hook" the readers' attention.
Introduction
Where you paint a picture. It is called "show, don't tell." It can be in the form of a quotation, question, an anecdote or a short story, a setting, or a definition.
Body or Nub Head
The details of the article are being presented here. It is the part where your readers get what they want to read in your feature article.
Conclusion
Summarizes your article. Make sure that you end your article the way you started and not just as if you just quickly stopped writing.
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Feature article
A piece of writing that gives an in-depth discussion of a certain topic about a person, thing, or event