Timeliness -- the newness of the facts.
Official: Fire damages South Austin home, displaces one
The reason this story was used as an example for timeliness is because it happened around noon, which is a very recent story.
Proximity – the nearness of a given event to your place of publication.
Possible shooting reported in South Austin
The reason this story was used as an example for proximity is because it is very near where I live, it is in the same area.
Prominence – the “newsworthiness” of an individual, organization or place.
The reason this story was used as an example for prominence is because this is directed to the people who own firearms or those who want to own a firearm.
Impact – the effect or consequence of an event on the audience.
South Korea and U.S. Gird for Missile Test by North Korea
The reason this story was used as an example for prominence is because it deals with the nation and another country. It also tells us about firearms, which strikes an interest because it runs into the safety of your nation.
Conflict – the meeting of two or more opposing forces. These forces can be physical, emotional or philosophical.
Gay son of Republican congressman speaks out on father
The reason this story was used as an example for conflict is because it's against father and son, the son trying to voice his opinion to his father.
Human Interest – the drama the surrounds people involved in an emotional struggle.
Fox News reporter faces jail time
The reason this story was used as an example for human interest is because it is dramatic, someone is going to jail... I wonder why. What makes it even more interesting is that she is a Fox News reporter, not just any person on the street.
Novelty – the attraction people have to unusual things and events.
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