A surprising ending to a news story is often referred to as a 'twist' or a 'plot twist'.
It can be called a 'shocking conclusion' or a 'surprise finale'. Such endings are unexpected and catch the readers or viewers off guard.
A surprising ending to a news story might be labeled as a 'stunning denouement'. It's that element that makes you go 'Wow!' and leaves a lasting impression.
One example could be 'The Sixth Sense'. The twist at the end where it's revealed that the main character was dead the whole time was a huge shock.
Oh, definitely! The ending took a completely unexpected turn that left me stunned. It was so different from what I anticipated.
Yes, it was quite unexpected. The way the story concluded left me in awe.
Yes, it was. The ending came as a shock with its unexpected twist.
There was a story about a poor artist. He was struggling to make ends meet and no one seemed to appreciate his art. One day, a rich man came to his studio and said he wanted to buy all his paintings. The artist was overjoyed. But the rich man then said he was going to burn them all because he hated art. The artist was devastated. However, as it turned out, the rich man was testing him. He actually wanted to sponsor the artist and help him become famous. So in the end, the artist got both money and fame, which was a very surprising ending.
For me, the most surprising part was Tokyo's death. She was such a strong and central character throughout the series. Her death really changed the whole dynamic of the final part of the heist and added a lot of emotional turmoil to the story.
One element is misdirection. For example, if a story makes you think a character is bad but in the end they turn out to be the hero. Another is the unexpected return of something. Like in a story where a lost item that seemed unimportant comes back and changes everything. Also, a sudden change in a character's fortune can create a surprising ending, like going from being very poor to extremely rich overnight.
Create an ending where the main character who has been haunted by the ghost all along discovers that they are actually a ghost themselves. This complete role - reversal is very surprising and makes the reader re - evaluate the whole story. For example, all the events that the character thought were being done to them were actually things they were doing unconsciously as a ghost.
The kicker of a news story is commonly known as the 'headline' or the 'opening paragraph'. It's designed to draw the reader in and summarize the key points of the story quickly.
An exclusive news story is sometimes known as a 'prime story'. It's a piece of news that no other source has and gives a certain publication or broadcaster a competitive edge.