Nut Graf

      A "nut graf" is a paragraph in a feature story that explains the news value of the story. It's a slang term used by editors at newspapers and magazines. The nut graf summarizes the most important parts of the story. 

      It also puts the entire story in context and allows the readers to know why the story matters. The nut graf is the most important section of a story because it tells the reader why they should be reading. It "hooks" the reader to the story to make them want to keep reading.