nut graf

   Basically, a nut graf refers to the sentences that summerize the spirit of the story. It puts the story and context and lets the reader truly know why the story is important. Nut grafs are usually a paragraph and have a very specific format. It's a common phrase used in the journalism world.
    Nut grafs are vital to a story because it provides a true understanding of what the story is about. It includes direct quotes from the interviewee and statements from the author. Overall, it reveals the essence of the story.