News Writing Structure Quiz

What is the purpose of news writing?

• To entertain readers

• To provide factual information

• To express personal opinions

• To promote a specific agenda

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

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

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

What should be avoided in news stories?

• Using personal pronouns

• Including the name of the school or town

• Editorializing

• All of the above

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

How many sentences can a direct quote be?

• Only one sentence

• Two sentences

• Three sentences

• As many as needed

What is the purpose of a transition in news writing?

• To provide organization and flow

• To add emotion and opinions

• To summarize the previous paragraph

• To introduce a new topic

What can a transition be in news writing?

• A fact

• An indirect quote

• A partial quote

• All of the above

Which type of quote should be used to add emotion and opinions to a news story?

• Dry and basic facts

• Quotes that tell how people feel or think

• Quotes that repeat the previous transition

• Quotes that describe observable details