Chapter 12 Journalism

What i the one major reason for bad sportswriting?

• disappointing games 
• trite expressions and cliches
• lack of locker-room interviews
• poor player performance

Which of these describes an important distinction between sportswriters and new writers ?

• sportswriters need no be objective
• sportswriters do not have to write summary leads
• sportswriters can express opinions 
• sportswriters can use cliches 

Sportswriters cover events that have already been witnessed 

• superficial stories
• sensational stories
• play-by-play stories
• stories interpreting the event 

Which of these expressions best describe what some sportswriters call sports "slanguage"

• tired cliches
• inventive figures of speech
• fresh metaphors
• colorful personification

Which of the following is not good preparation for a sportswriter? 

• reading the sports pages
• talking to friends
• watching sports on television 
• watching practice sessions

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CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

Which of the following is not part of an effective pregame story? 

• starting lineups
• scores from previous years
• play-by-play analysis of the previous game 
• analysis of individual players

What is the most important job of a sportswriter covering a game?

• cheering the home team
• talking to other sportwr
• checking facts and statistics about the opposing team
• taking notes

Which of the following is not part of a sportswriter's job during a game?

• watching the sidelines
• analyzing the game
• soliciting the opinions of fans
• keeping an eye on the officials

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

How does the postgame story differ from a pregame or game story?

• The writer can be a cheerleader for the team.
• The writer must use a summary lead.
• Its lead and tone may be similar to those of feature stories.
• Its differs only in content. 

Featurizing must be avoided in what type of story?

• game stories
• postgames stories
• stories not directly connected to a game or match
• none of the above