Feb 23, 2010 12:55
14 yrs ago
English term
nut graf
GBK
English to Danish
Social Sciences
Journalism
Definition from
EnchantedLearning.com:
The paragraph that contains the core information about the story and tells the reader why the story is important.
Example sentences:
Nut grafs are especially important for readers who skim the news and don't bother to read entire news articles. (STUFF JOURNALISTS LIKE)
The nut graf is expository writing: After a lead that shows, the nut graf tells. The nut graf is vital because it explains that the story is not about an isolated incident, but that many people are affected. (Worldmag)
The nut graf also benefits the writer. By organizing the thinking about what makes the story important, the nut graf will give the writer a structure and organization that will allow the story to flow naturally from one theme to another. (Write Stuff)
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