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The expression of news

The forms of news are inverted pyramid, positive pyramid, eclectic, straightforward and so on.

1, inverted pyramid

This kind of writing is common in the media. This model writes the most important news in the first paragraph, or presents it in front of the news in the form of news summary, which helps the audience to quickly understand the news focus. Because this model caters to the audience's acceptance psychology, it has become the most common form of media application.

2. Pyramid type

This writing style takes the chronological order as the writing structure, which is just the opposite of the inverted pyramid style. The order is introduction, process and result, and the news is concentrated at the end of the article, which is generally used for close-ups.

3. compromise

The eclectic style, also called Xinhua style, is a compromise between the inverted pyramid style and the regular pyramid style. The most important information in news is presented in the introduction, and then described according to the timeliness or logic of news.

4. Simple and direct narration

This kind of writing is to pay attention to the beginning, inheritance, transformation and integration of words, and strive for the fluency and accuracy of words. On the contrary, this writing style is suitable for organizations to use when making statements.

The Function of Narrative Expression in News

1, the function of sequential narration: make the narration of people and events have a beginning and an end, with clear context and strong temporal and spatial hierarchy.

2, flashback function: make the news twists and turns, causing suspense and infatuation; Increase narrative waves; Make the news structure full of changes and avoid straightforward narration; Enhance the readability and appeal of news.

3. Interpolation function: help to launch a major event, or promote the development of the story, or briefly introduce the identity of the main character, or interpret a detail; Make news ups and downs, increase news capacity and enhance readability.

4. Supplementary narrative: it enriches and supplements the original narrative; Arouse suspense, narrative waves, deepen the theme, and arouse strong artistic appeal.

5. The role of plain narration: You can write complicated things clearly and orderly.