The three main general categories of news stories include which combination?

• A. Human interest
• B. Uniqueness
• C. Consequence
• D. Human interest, uniqueness, and consequence

Answer: (D)

News value comes from three broad aspects: human interest—stories about people and emotions; uniqueness—stories that are unusual or rare; and consequence—the impact or outcomes for people or the community. Using all three gives a complete picture of why a story matters, and the option that names all three is the best choice. In fire safety reporting, you might highlight a survivor’s experience to connect readers, a distinctive fire scenario to spark curiosity, and the consequences such as injuries, fatalities, or policy changes to show significance and lessons to take away.