Editorials

An editorial urging the school board to adopt an open-campus policy is an example of an editorial with what purpose?

• to explain

• to criticize

• to persuade

• to warn

In order to write a convincing editorial what must the editorial writer do?

• research the subject

• write with great emotion

• choose a burning issue

• develop the subject at length

You've written an editorial celebration the Math team's first-place finish a recent state competition. Which of the following is the function of your editorial?

• to answer

• to entertain

• to explain

• to praise

Editorials that criticize must be balanced. What must they include?

• warning 
• helpful suggestions
• humor 
• persuasion

Which of the following is not a function of a column/editorial?

• to offer opinions

• to report on breaking hard-news stories

• to present club and organization news

• to profile an individual

What is generally the function of the introduction to an editorial?

• to state alternative positions on the topic
• to provide support for the position the newspaper is taking
• to offer brief background about the subject of the editorial
• to comment on solutions, alternatives, and directions

What is the purpose of a review on the editorial page?

• to provide a critique of a restaurant, recording, or film
• to give the reviewer an opportunity to express a feeling
• to provide a forum in which two people can express opposing views
• to state the position of the editorial staff on an important issue

Which of the following is not a guideline for writing effective editorials?

• be brief
• be wordy
• admit errors, don't be afraid to change positions
• avoid all gossip or hearsay

The editorial page includes a variety of components. Which one of these components is not found on the editorial page?

• feature articles

• cartoons

• the masthead

• letters

What name is given to two opinion pieces representing both sides of an issue?

• letter to the editor 
• point-counterpoint
• editorial policy
• question-answer interviews