Bacj 133:Feature Writing Question Paper
Bacj 133:Feature Writing
Course:Communication And Journalism
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2013 (PT) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM
UNIT CODE : BACJ 133
UNIT TITLE : FEATURE WRITING
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question ONE and ANY Other TWO
Question One
Give a comprehensive definition of a feature and say where features are used.
(10marks)
Explain how you develop ideas for writing good human interest feature stories.
(10marks)
Identify and discuss different types of feature articles stating their merits and demerits.
(10marks)
Question Two
Identify at least TEN differences and similarities between a news story and a feature story. (20marks)
Question Three
Discuss the Chinese saying; "A picture is worthy more than a thousand words.
(10marks)
Name FIVE purposes of a feature story.
(10marks)
Question Four
Briefly discuss the most commonly used forms of illustration in feature stories. Are feature stories good without illustrations? Explain why or why not.
(20marks)
Question Five
Mention any SIX steps followed in organizing and writing a feature story. Briefly discuss any FOUR such steps preferably in a systematic format.
(20marks)
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