Which type of article provides basic information to answer who, what, where, when, and why?

• A. Press release
• B. Feature story
• C. Editorial
• D. News brief

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is identifying the type of writing whose purpose is to deliver essential facts about a news item so readers know the basics quickly. A press release is crafted to announce news from an organization to the media and the public, presenting a clear lead that answers who, what, where, when, and why. This upfront, factual framing lets journalists grasp the event or announcement immediately and decide how to cover it. The rest of the release then adds details, quotes from spokespersons, and background information, all aimed at informing rather than persuading with opinion. In contrast, a feature story goes deeper into narrative and context, an editorial expresses a viewpoint, and a very short news brief is a concise update—often produced by reporters themselves rather than the issuing organization—so they don’t serve the same concise, announcement-focused function as a press release.