Feature Article (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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What is the purpose of a feature article?
What is the purpose of a feature article?
To amuse or inform, often focusing on human interest stories.
What tone is typically used in feature articles?
What tone is typically used in feature articles?
Usually light-hearted, adjusted to the topic's seriousness.
What are the main components of a feature article structure?
What are the main components of a feature article structure?
Title, introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion.
What should a feature article title indicate?
What should a feature article title indicate?
It should clearly indicate the topic of the article.
What is the function of the introduction in a feature article?
What is the function of the introduction in a feature article?
Engage the reader and state the article's main purpose.
What should body paragraphs develop in a feature article?
What should body paragraphs develop in a feature article?
Key points supported with anecdotes and evidence.
What should a conclusion in a feature article do?
What should a conclusion in a feature article do?
Summarise main points and reinforce the article's purpose.
What does the 'A' stand for in TAGS?
What does the 'A' stand for in TAGS?
Audience: Who the article is aimed at.
Give an example of a literary technique used in articles.
Give an example of a literary technique used in articles.
Rhetorical questions engage the reader and provoke thought.
How can a feature article call the reader to action?
How can a feature article call the reader to action?
Encouraging specific steps or actions at the end.