3.  First, it is not simply as a news story.
 Second, it is not an editorial or opinion piece.
 Third, it is not an academic paper.

4. FEATUREspells:
F – factual not fictitious
E – Entertaining
A – appealing to the emotions
T – timely or not timely
U – unusual
R – reader-oriented
E – explanation, extrapolation – extending or
projecting known info

5. are well-researched papers written for a
popular audience. They highlights of a newspaper
or magazine. They aim to inform, educate,
entertain, and provide significant knowledge An
ideal newspaper feature is composed of 700 to 800
words whereas magazine features can be more
elaborated and descriptive in nature, and can reach
up to 15,000 words.

6. Features have the following qualities:
1. It contains an introduction, body, and
conclusion.
2. It does not a definite length. The content are
based on the writer’s development ideas.
3. It may take time to interest the reader.
4. It often reflects the personality, tendencies,
beliefs and aspirations of the writer.
5. It includes quotations from principal
characters, experts, and variety of sources.

7. 6. It can use the elements of fiction and
informal writing.
7. It uses photographs, charts, graphs, sidebars
or boxes, drawings, diagrams, among others to
reinforce the message and bring life and color to the
subject.

9. Features are human interest stories
that speak of people, places, and
situations. They tend to be descriptive
and original in ideas and writing skills.
Nonetheless, they can go beyond
description.

10. 1. News behind the news stories. An in-depth
look at the stories behind current news.
a. A news about a student athlete suspended by
school authorities because of steroid use may lead
to a feature which deals with the use of drugs
among university athletes.
2. Personality sketch/profiles. Profile stories of
the rich and the famous. Readers like to know the
hidden traits and lives of famous personalities.

11. a. The secret behind the wealth of Bill Gates of
Microsoft
3. Science and technology stories. They
concentrate on the latest advancement in science
and technology with the aim of informing the
readers and arousing their interest.
a. The latest Mobile Phone Technology

12. 4. Human appeal stories. They expose burning
issues which need urgent solutions. These stories
show the magnitude of the problem through cases,
anecdotes, and quotable quotes. These features
highlight the dramatic condition and experiences of
certain groups of people. They are written using
heart-piercing presentations which evoke emotional
responses from the readers.
a. Unpleasant Conditions of Our Overseas Filipino
Workers.

13. 5. Historical and Cultural Features. Historical
events and sites can provide readers a sense of
identity. By comparing the present to the past, they
can see how time has changed their environment,
culture, values, and perspectives.
a. High School students: Then and Now
6. How-to and what-to-do features. They are
educational in essence. They provide knowledge
about a process or an activity.

14. a. Step-by-step guide to cooking Kare-kare.
7. Business and development features. They
provide a glimpse and insight on the business world
and the development of certain sector or area. This
writing requires a working knowledge and special
interest on the workings and operations of the
business community.
a. Earning through Electronic Loads (e-Loads)

15. 8. Life Style Features. Changing fashion trends
and life-styles makes an interesting reading.
a. The Latest Trend in Female Accessories and
Perfume.
9. Entertainment Features. Movies stars, pop
singers, and show business events are the
common subjects of these stories. Their main goal
is to entertain and give relief to the people.

16. 10. Hobby Features. They interest the readers
that are into exceptional hobbies.
a. The Rules of Gardening
11. Career Features. They focus on career
guidance, tips or issues.
a. Effective Resume Writing

17. 12. Seasonal Themes. These articles magnify
the significance and relevance of holidays,
anniversaries, and special events.
a. Christmas Time in the Philippines
13. Travel Features. These features highlight
the beauty of interacting with people and places.
They offer endorsements and guidelines on place
where money would spending. Travel feature
writers demand exceptional descriptive and
narrative skills.

18. a. Hidden Caves of Beaches of Palawan
14. Insider Features. They are sensitive in nature and
are accomplished using in-depth, investigative
journalism. Insiders look at unusual occupations,
issues, or events which are hidden from the
public. Readers are attracted to unusual details or
“well kept secrets” about procedures or activities
they might not ordinarily be exposed to, or
allowed to participate in.
a. Corruption Strategies of Public Officials Revealed

20. 1. Use alliterations.
Example:
“We happily hopped out the truck…”
“[The rain] waltzed with the wind!”
2. Use rhymes.
The tone of your piece is vital. Sprinkling some rhymes
will make the feature more readable. But be aware not
to overdo it, or your write-up will end up as a poem.
Example:
“So, you better be there in the flesh and feel the blood
come up your head!”

21. 3. Make good use of the Figures of Speech —
simile, metaphor, personification, and
hyperbole.
The Figures of Speech is an effective tool in enhancing
you feature writing. Make use of them frequently.
Example:
Simile:
“My abdomen began to itch like ants infesting it.”