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    Text Type: Feature Article Subject Matter: Headline Main Body Concluding Paragraph

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    Feature articles follow a standard structure including a headline, introduction, body, and conclusion. The headline grabs attention and highlights the main idea. The introduction outlines the subject and may provide background or make a statement to intrigue readers. The body expands on subtopics using facts, opinions, quotes, stories, and visuals. The conclusion reminds readers of the main idea and encourages changing attitudes or opinions. Feature articles use a personal tone, relevant terms, anecdotes, and emotive language to engage and involve readers.

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    Text Type: Feature Article Subject Matter: Headline Main Body Concluding Paragraph

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    Feature articles follow a standard structure including a headline, introduction, body, and conclusion. The headline grabs attention and highlights the main idea. The introduction outlines the subject and may provide background or make a statement to intrigue readers. The body expands on subtopics using facts, opinions, quotes, stories, and visuals. The conclusion reminds readers of the main idea and encourages changing attitudes or opinions. Feature articles use a personal tone, relevant terms, anecdotes, and emotive language to engage and involve readers.

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    Feature articles follow a standard structure including a headline, introduction, body, and conclusion. The headline grabs attention and highlights the main idea. The introduction outlines the subject and may provide background or make a statement to intrigue readers. The body expands on subtopics using facts, opinions, quotes, stories, and visuals. The conclusion reminds readers of the main idea and encourages changing attitudes or opinions. Feature articles use a personal tone, relevant terms, anecdotes, and emotive language to engage and involve readers.

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    Text Type: Feature Article Subject Matter: Headline Main Body Concluding Paragraph

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    virnaangelly
    Feature articles follow a standard structure including a headline, introduction, body, and conclusion. The headline grabs attention and highlights the main idea. The introduction outlines the subject and may provide background or make a statement to intrigue readers. The body expands on subtopics using facts, opinions, quotes, stories, and visuals. The conclusion reminds readers of the main idea and encourages changing attitudes or opinions. Feature articles use a personal tone, relevant terms, anecdotes, and emotive language to engage and involve readers.

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    TEXT TYPE: FEATURE ARTICLE

    Subject Matter 1. Analysis and opinion on current issues 2. Profiles of, or interviews with well known-people 3. Humorous reflections 4. Personal experience or anecdotes 5. Background information on local, national or international events 6. Human interest stories Structure Like any form of writing, a feature article follows a standard structure. While it may vary depending on your topic, a feature article should always include a headline, introduction, the main body and a concluding paragraph.

    Title and Heading


    The headline performs two important functions. An effective headline: Grabs the reader's attention and persuades them to read the article Highlights the main idea or angle of the article.

    Introduction
    The first paragraph outlines the subject or theme of the article, it may also: Provoke the reader's interest by making an unusual statement. Provide any necessary background information. Invite the reader to take sides by making a controversial statement. Heighten the drama of an event or incident to intensify its appeal.

    Establish the writer's tone.


    Create a relationship between the writer and the reader.

    Body of the Article


    The middle section consists of a number of paragraphs that expand the main topic of the article into subtopics. The usual components are:

    Subheadings.
    Facts and statistics which support the writer's opinion. Personal viewpoints.

    Opinions from authorities and experts.


    Quotes and interviews. Anecdotes and stories.

    Specific names, places and dates.


    Photographs, tables, diagrams and graphs.

    Conclusion
    The concluding paragraph should leave a lasting impression by: Reminding the reader of the article's main idea Suggesting an appropriate course of action. Encouraging a change of attitude or opinion. Language of Feature Articles A personal tone is created through the use of semi-formal and first person narrative. Relevant jargon adds authenticity to the information and opinions.

    Anecdotes help to maintain reader interest.


    Facts validate the writer's viewpoints. Rhetorical questions help to involve the reader. Emotive words are used to evoke a personal response in the reader. Effective use of imagery and description engage the reader's imagination. The use of direct quotes personalizes the topic.

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