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What is the primary purpose of journalism?

• To entertain readers with fictional stories

• To sell advertisements

• To inform the public about current events and facts

• To create viral social media content

Which of these is a key principle of ethical journalism?

• Making up stories to get more readers

• Accuracy and truthfulness in reporting

• Writing only positive news stories

• Protecting powerful people's secrets

What is a "lead" in journalism?

• The last paragraph of a news story

• The reporter's opinion

• The first and most important paragraph

• The name of the newspaper

Which question is NOT typically answered in a news story's lead paragraph?

• Who

• What

• Why people should care

• When

What is the inverted pyramid style of writing?

• Starting with minor details and ending with important information

• Writing only about positive news

• Starting with the most important information and ending with less important details

• Writing equal amounts about every topic

What is a "byline" in journalism?

• The date of the article

• The name of the reporter who wrote the story

• The headline of the article

• The newspaper's slogan

Which source would be most reliable for a news story about a new school policy?

• A random comment on social media

• The school principal

• An anonymous email

• A rumor from students

What is the purpose of a headline?

• To make the article longer

• To confuse readers

• To summarize the main point of the story

• To include advertisements

What does "fact-checking" mean in journalism?

• Making up facts to support your opinion

• Verifying information is true before publishing

• Checking spelling only

• Asking friends if something sounds true

What is objectivity in journalism?

• Writing only about objects

• Including personal opinions in stories

• Presenting facts without bias

• Making stories more dramatic