Structure of a News Story-Catch Up Work
Headline
All stories have a headline, which gives the reader an idea of what the article is about. Tabloid headlines often use puns or other techniques such as alliteration, to captivate their audience.
Introduction
The contents tell the reader in detail what the article is about. If the introduction is not interesting, most people will not continue reading the article. The first paragraph is often known as the stand-first and is printed in bold font.
Elaboration
The next few paragraphs tell the reader more about the story that is outlined in the introduction. They inform readers about the following:
Almost all news stories use comments from those involved or from voyeurs (onlookers). It makes the article more objective by keeping a balanced viewpoint. Alternatively, they can make the article more subjective by sensationalising the reaction of the public and can indicate bias.
Projection
Many stories tell the reader what might happen next in relation to the event or people in the report. This might include a comment from a police officer, an MP or a family member or simply state a general prediction of an outcome.
Headline
All stories have a headline, which gives the reader an idea of what the article is about. Tabloid headlines often use puns or other techniques such as alliteration, to captivate their audience.
Introduction
The contents tell the reader in detail what the article is about. If the introduction is not interesting, most people will not continue reading the article. The first paragraph is often known as the stand-first and is printed in bold font.
Elaboration
The next few paragraphs tell the reader more about the story that is outlined in the introduction. They inform readers about the following:
- What
- Why
- When
- Where
- Who
Almost all news stories use comments from those involved or from voyeurs (onlookers). It makes the article more objective by keeping a balanced viewpoint. Alternatively, they can make the article more subjective by sensationalising the reaction of the public and can indicate bias.
Projection
Many stories tell the reader what might happen next in relation to the event or people in the report. This might include a comment from a police officer, an MP or a family member or simply state a general prediction of an outcome.
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