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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 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2013 (DAY) 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 two other questions

Question One
The interview is one of the most popular non-fiction forms. Write an essay about 800 words describing how to prepare for an interview, how to conduct it and what to do at the conclusion of the interview. (30 marks)

Question Two

You have just returned from a journalistic assignment upcountry where you met young people who are idle, deprived* and generally poor. Write a feature article for your local newspaper describing the poor conditions of those young people and propose ways in which you think they can lift themselves from poverty and deprivation to a self sustaining life.

*deprived – without enough food education and all the things that are necessary for people to live a happy and comfortable life.

Question Three
Explain the importance of structure in narrative journalism. (20 marks)

Question Four

Define a feature

(6 Marks)

Highlight ten differences between a news story and a feature story.

(14 Marks)

Question Five

Discuss the Chinese saying: "A picture is worthy more than a thousand words."

(7 Marks)

Name four purposes of pictures in a feature story.

(8 Marks)

Briefly discuss the most commonly used form of illustration in feature stories.

(5 Marks)

Question Six
Briefly discuss the most commonly used form of illustration in feature stories. (20 marks)

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