News Report

What does it mean to fact-check?

• Verifying the accuracy of information before publication.

• Publishing information without verification.

• Ignoring the sources of information.

• Assuming all information is accurate.

What is a Lead in a News Article?

• A summary of the entire article.

• The introduction that answers the questions who, what, where, when, why, and how.

• A quote from a key source in the article.

• A list of references used in the article.

What is the role of a journalist?

• To entertain the public with stories

• To investigate, report, and present news to the public.

• To create advertisements for businesses

• To provide opinions on political matters

What is the purpose of a news article?

• To entertain the audience with stories

• To inform the public about current events.

• To promote products and services

• To provide personal opinions on issues

What is the difference between news and opinion articles?

• News articles express personal views, while opinion articles report facts.

• News articles report facts, while opinion articles express personal views.

• Both news and opinion articles report facts.

• Opinion articles are always longer than news articles.

What is a source in journalism?

• A person or document that provides information for a news story.

• A type of news article that summarizes events.

• A journalist who reports on breaking news.

• A method of gathering information through surveys.

What is an editorial?

• A type of article that expresses the opinion of the writer or publication.

• A news report that presents facts without bias.

• A fictional story published in a magazine.

• A review of a book or movie.

Where are news articles typically found?

• In the newspaper

• On social media

• In magazines

• On television

What is the byline?

• The byline is a section that summarizes the article.

• The byline contains the name of the person who wrote the article.

• The byline is a type of headline used in newspapers.

• The byline refers to the main topic of the article.

Who should the quotation be from in a news report?

• A witness or authority figure.

• A random bystander.

• A fictional character.

• An anonymous source.