Model for feature article genre (Non-fiction) A feature article is an opinionative piece of writing that provides background information on, and adds interest to, a current news story or topic of public concern. Feature articles are most commonly found in newspapers and magazines The writer uses an opinionative style to elaborate on specific features or a topic for a reader’s information and interest. Purpose Inform Offer opinion Provide background Interest reader Style Informative Opinionative interpretative Components provocative audience interest EYE CATCHING HEADLINE current interests or personality large print involve audience introduce theme INTRODUCTION TO TOPIC background information place topic in context writer’s opinions others’ opinions DEVELOPMENT OF TOPIC witness or expert support elaboration of theme CONCLUSION recommendat possible outcomes ion Additional components: byline, photos/illustrations, provocative/emotional, print variation, captions, narrative style Administration D:\116103706.doc