A feature article appears in a newspaper or magazine to inform, persuade or entertain the audience. The writer states his opinion on the subject. It is a special or prominent article in a magazine or newspaper.
Definition of Feature Articles
"a feature article in a newspaper or magazine deals in depth with a topic or person"
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Feature newspaper, paper - a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements; "he read his newspaper at breakfast"
article - nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
mag, magazine - a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it; "it takes several years before a magazine starts to break even or make money"
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- A feature article addresses social, cultural or political issues and is more detailed than a news report.
- It has a short eye-catching headline
- A powerful first paragraph introduces the main idea of the article.
- The opening sentence should be effective and a rhetorical question (A rhetorical question is a figure of speech in the form of a question that is asked to make a point rather than to elicit an answer.) A personal or emotive story that establishes the tone may be included.
https://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=mcafee&type=D210US0G0&p=trhetorical+question - The body is made up of short paragraphs that build the argument.
- Examples are used to substantiate the writer's point of view.
These may include interviews with credible sources, statistics to support claims and direct input from eyewitnesses or others personally involved. - Discriminate use of descriptive and emotive language will enhance the writing.
- Technical language** may be used where applicable.
- The tone will reflect the attitude of the writer.
- Diagrams, photos and other visuals may accompany the article and reference should be made to them.
- In the concluding paragraph, ideas are summed up and a judgement or inference is made.
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Source: EBH Joubert
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