NEWS Quiz

A report of recent events or previously unknown pieces of information

• Catalog

• Brochure

• News

• Comic Books

What does the term "headline" refer to in a news article?

• The author's name

• The main idea or summary of the article

• The publication date

• To add design to the news

Which of the following is NOT a common news source category?

• Mainstream media

• Social media

• Fictional literature

• Research paper

In journalism, what is the purpose of the "byline"?

• To credit the author of the article

• To indicate the newspaper's location

• To highlight the publication date

• To avoid plagiarism

What is the significance of the term "breaking news"?

• News that is fake or fabricated

• News that is developing and happening in real-time

• News that is irrelevant and unimportant

• News that is being talked by anyone

Which of the following is a reliable source for news information?

• Social media posts

• Anonymous blogs

• Established news organizations

• Conspiracy theory websites

What is the purpose of an editorial in a newspaper?

• To report factual information

• To express the opinions of the editorial board

• To showcase advertisements

• To provide objective analysis

What does the term "fake news" refer to?

• News that is intentionally fabricated or misleading

• News that is boring and uninteresting

• News that is reported by reputable sources

• News that is only relevant on social media

Which element is NOT typically found in a news article?

• Headline

• Author's opinions

• Dateline

• Lead paragraph

What is the significance of fact-checking in journalism?

• To add fictional elements to news stories

• To verify the accuracy of information before publishing

• To increase the length of news articles

• To avoid using credible sources