What is the purpose of news writing?

News Writing Structure Quiz

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To entertain readers
To provide factual information
To express personal opinions
To promote a specific agenda
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which elements should be included in the lead of a news story?
When and where the event took place
Who is involved in the event
Why the event is interesting
All of the above
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the advantage of using the L-Q-T-Q model in news writing?
It allows for more creativity in the lead
It condenses information efficiently
It provides a narrative format for the story
It includes all the five W's and H
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which news writing structure works best for crime or disaster stories?
Modified Inverted Pyramid
Wall Street Journal format
L-Q-T-Q model
None of the above
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should be avoided in news stories?
Using personal pronouns
Including the name of the school or town
Editorializing
All of the above
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where should the attribution for a direct quote be placed?
Before the quote
After the quote
In the middle of the quote
It doesn't matter
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many sentences can a direct quote be?
Only one sentence
Two sentences
Three sentences
As many as needed
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