Feature Story Example and Questions

1. When you read the headline, were you at all interested in the story?

Not very much, no. I expected it to be like any other story of our respected Veterans.

2. After you completed the story, what were two things you learned about that you did not know before?

I know War is a haunting then. I do not believe in War and nor do I think I ever will for the things it does to people and countries alike. But I didn't know how haunting it actually can be- how emotionally powerful it really is on these heroes. I learned that in this article- their struggle and terrors are still alive after many years.

3. Was the story better than you expected after reading the headline?

Oh yes, most definitely.

4. What person was the story written in?

Third person

5. Did the chronological format help the story in your opinion?

Yes, because it all sort of flowed in that way and it helped show the different emotions these men felt and the different realizations that came through this day at the memorial.

6. How many different people did the writer quote in the story?

13

7. What was the thematic element the writer used throughout the story?

Time being a thief.

8. How did the quotes help the story?

The quotes created a sort of emotional impact on the whole thing. It added their own personal thoughts, experiences, and feelings into the story to make the whole feature story more real.

9. Was the story written in a very strict, quote-transition format?

No, it was not.

10. How is this story different than the hard news pieces we have written in the past?

There is much more emotion in this article and the different figurative language and imagery diction really brought the article to life- and that isn't in usual Hard News stories.