Constructing A News Story - Mr Hood

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Constructing A News Story

News Stories are constructing through the use of Headlines, Intros, Focus's, Narratives and Structure; these combined with the use of technical coding, allow for the messages of the story to come across clearly, allowing for an easier viewing for the audience, making the product more appealing to buy.



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