News Writing Basics Quiz

What is the purpose of a lead in a news article?

• To confuse the reader with irrelevant details

• To summarize the conclusion of the article

• To provide background information on the topic

• To grab the reader's attention and provide a summary of the most important information in the article.

What are the five W's and one H in news writing?

• Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How

• Who, What, Why, Where, How

• Who, What, When, How, Which

• Who, What, When, Where, How, Which

Explain the inverted pyramid style of news writing.

• The most important information is presented at the end of the article

• The article is written in a circular style

• The most important information is presented at the beginning of the article

• The article starts with the least important information

What is the difference between a news article and a feature article?

• A news article is written by professional journalists, while a feature article is written by amateur writers.

• A news article reports on current events in a straightforward manner, while a feature article focuses on a specific topic and includes more in-depth analysis and personal stories.

• A news article is always short and to the point, while a feature article is always long and rambling.

• A news article is always biased, while a feature article is always objective.

Why is it important to attribute sources in news writing?

• To make the news article longer

• To confuse the readers

• To give credit to the original creator, maintain credibility, and avoid plagiarism.

• To take credit for someone else's work

What is the role of a headline in a news article?

• To summarize the conclusion of the article

• To provide detailed information about the article

• To confuse the reader

• To grab the reader's attention and provide a brief summary of the main point of the article.

Describe the concept of news angle in news writing.

• The news angle is the specific aspect or perspective of a story that makes it newsworthy or interesting to the audience.

• The news angle is the specific location where the news story takes place.

• The news angle is the number of words in a news article.

• The news angle is the font style used in news articles.

What are the ethical considerations in news reporting?

• Accuracy, fairness, impartiality, and avoiding conflicts of interest

• Sensationalism and exaggeration

• Biased reporting and propaganda

• Ignoring facts and spreading rumors

Explain the concept of objectivity in news writing.

• Ignoring facts and evidence in news reporting

• Writing news based on emotions

• Including personal opinions in the news

• Presenting information without bias or personal opinion

How does a journalist verify information before publishing a news article?

• By making up information to fit the story

• By not fact-checking and publishing rumors

• By only using information from unreliable sources

• By cross-checking with multiple sources and confirming facts with reliable sources.