Who, what, when, where, and why are elements of _____. nature a long novel historic events

History · High School · Mon Jan 18 2021

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Who, what, when, where, and why" are elements of news reporting or journalism.

These elements are commonly known as the "Five W's" and one H, and they are used to gather essential information when reporting or writing a news story. Each element addresses a specific aspect of the story:

  1. Who: Refers to the individuals or groups involved in the story.
  2. What: Describes the main events or actions taking place.
  3. When: Specifies the timing or chronological aspect of the story.
  4. Where: Indicates the location or setting of the events.
  5. Why: Explores the reasons or motivations behind the events.
  6. How: Sometimes included as the sixth element, addressing the method or process of the events.


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