Elements of a news article[edit]

Headline[edit]
A headline is text above a newspaper article, indicating its topic. The headline catches the
attention of the reader and relates well to the topic. Modern headlines are typically written in an
abbreviated style omitting many elements of a complete sentence and almost always including a
non-copular verb.
Byline[edit]
A byline gives the name and often the position of the writer, along with the date.
Lead[edit]
The lead (sometimes spelled lede) sentence captures the attention of the reader and sums up
the focus of the story. The lead also establishes the subject, sets the tone and guides reader into
the article.[1]
In a news story, the introductory paragraph includes the most important facts and answers the
questions: who, what, where, when, why and how. In a featured story, the author may choose to
open in any number of ways, often using a narrative hook, possibly one of the
following:[2] an anecdote, a shocking or startling statement, a generalization, pure information,
a description, a quote, a question or a comparison.