Question 1

According to Chapter 15, the two main types of feature stories are ___ and___ .&#10;A) News; game&#10;B) First day; second day&#10;C) Human interest; profiles&#10;D) Sidebars; columns

Accepted Answer

According to Chapter 15, the two main types of feature stories are human interest and profiles.

Question 2

Human interest stories attempt to create an emotional response.

Accepted Answer

Human interest stories focus on individuals and their experiences, often seeking to evoke emotions such as empathy, sympathy, or inspiration.

Question 3

Human interest stories include:&#10;A) No real time element&#10;B) A focus on people in unusual circumstances&#10;C) Written so that readers can relate to the subject of the story&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Human interest stories do have a real time element, but they focus on people in unusual circumstances and are written in a way that readers can relate to the subject, making option D the correct choice.

Question 4

Profile stories tell the story behind people in the news.

Accepted Answer

Profile stories provide the details and background information about individuals who are featured in the news, giving the audience a more complete understanding of who they are beyond just the event or issue they are involved in.

Question 5

Reporters write profile stories because:&#10;A) Readers like to read about interesting people&#10;B) The stories show the personality of an athlete&#10;C) They are easy to write&#10;D) Answers A and B

Accepted Answer

Profile stories offer insight into interesting people and their personalities. This is particularly true for athletes, who often have unique stories and experiences to share. While writing a good profile story can be challenging, it is a worthwhile endeavor for journalists who want to provide their readers with engaging and informative content.

Question 6

Profile stories are not biographies.

Accepted Answer

Profile stories focus on a particular aspect or theme of a person's life, while biographies give a more comprehensive overview of their entire life.

Question 7

Profile stories might:&#10;A) Include historical data rather than anecdotal data&#10;B) Tell about a person rather than show&#10;C) Avoid a person's unusual habits or tastes&#10;D) Include the person's shortcomings

Accepted Answer

Including a person's shortcomings can add depth and complexity to their profile, making it more interesting and realistic. It also helps readers to identify with the subject and relate to them as a human being rather than an idealized figure.

Question 8

According to Bruce Garrison, other types of feature stories include:&#10;A) Seasonal Features&#10;B) Reviews and Criticism&#10;C) Personal Experience&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Bruce Garrison lists all three types of feature stories as options, so the correct answer is D, "All of the above."

Question 9

Which is a common problem with feature stories:&#10;A) Nut graph comes too early in the story&#10;B) The story includes questions&#10;C) Choosing a feature topic is easy&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Feature stories often include questions to engage readers and provoke thought, but this can sometimes be seen as a problem if overused or not effectively integrated.

Question 10

Finals tips for writing feature stories include:&#10;A) Use all your senses to tell the story&#10;B) Gather an abundance of notes&#10;C) Avoid clich&#233;s&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Using all your senses to tell the story will make it more engaging and interesting for readers. Gathering an abundance of notes will ensure that all the necessary information is included in the story. Avoiding clichés will make the story more unique and original. Therefore, all of the above are important tips for writing feature stories.

Deck 15: Other Types of Stories Iv: Features and Profiles