Understanding News and News Features Flashcards

1

What is the main focus of a news story?

Fiction
History
Entertainment
Current events

2

What is a common feature topic?

Breaking news
Weather
Sports
Human interest

3

News features can be fiction.

False
True

4

News stories are often brief

False
True

5

News stories are opinion-based

True
False

6

News stories have to be written faster.

False
True

7

News features include interviews

False
True

8

News features can include analysis

False
True

9

Which is longer, news story or feature?

Both same length
Depends on topic
Feature
News story

10

What is a news feature?

Breaking news
Sports update
In-depth personal story
Weather report

11

News features are less urgent

True
False

12

Who writes news stories?

Doctors
Lawyers
Teachers
Journalists

13

Which is more objective?

Both
Neither
Feature
News story

14

Who is the audience for news stories?

Scientists
Artists
Athletes
Everyone

15

What is a key element of a feature?

Simplicity
Depth and meaningfulness
Speed
Humor

16

News features are always factual

False
True

17

Which is more narrative?

News story
Feature
Neither
Both

18

Which is more detailed?

Feature
News story
Neither
Both same

19

News stories are often front-page

True
False

Understanding News and News Features

Questions 19

Understanding News and News Features

Questions 19