What is news writing style NOT about?

Providing a chronological account of events

Stringing together direct quotations

Starting with the most important information

What are the key elements of journalistic writing according to the text?

Emotional, subjective, and biased

Why is accuracy important in news writing?

It helps maintain credibility as a journalist

It makes the story more entertaining

It allows for more creative storytelling

It reduces the need for multiple sources

What should a journalist do to ensure names are spelled correctly?

Always ask the person how to spell their name

Assume the spelling based on common names

What is the primary purpose of the inverted pyramid structure in news writing?

To present the most important information first

To provide a detailed background of the topic

To engage the reader with a narrative style

To include as many quotes as possible

Why is the inverted pyramid structure effective in news writing?

It allows for easy editing by cutting from the bottom

It provides a chronological order of events

It focuses on the emotional aspects of the story

It uses complex language to engage readers

What does the lead paragraph in a news story typically contain?

A simple statement with the five Ws and H

A detailed analysis of the topic

A list of all sources used in the article

A summary of the least important information

What role does the body of an inverted pyramid story play?

It adds detail to the information introduced in the lead

It repeats the information from the lead

It provides a conclusion to the story

It introduces new, unrelated topics

What is the primary purpose of the inverted pyramid structure in news writing?

To present the most important information first

To provide a chronological storytelling of events

To focus on the least important details first

To emphasize background information over key facts

Which of the following is included in the "Lead" section of the inverted pyramid structure?

The most important of the 5 Ws and H

Vital statistics and description

What do the 5 Ws and H stand for in news writing?

Who, What, When, Where, Why, How

Who, What, When, Where, Which, How

Who, What, When, Where, Why, Who

Who, What, When, Where, Which, Why

Why do stories in the inverted pyramid structure avoid chronological storytelling?

To focus on the most important information first

To include more background information

To emphasize the least interesting events

What is the primary purpose of the lead in a news story?

To gain the reader's attention with the most important element

To provide a detailed background of the story

To include the writer's opinion

To list all the sources used in the story

What is the purpose of using the inverted pyramid structure in news writing?

To ensure the least important information is at the end

To make the story more entertaining

To highlight the writer's opinion

What is the primary purpose of a lead paragraph in a news story?

To grab the reader's attention and answer the most important of the five Ws and H

To provide a detailed background of the story

To include as much information as possible

To summarize the entire article

What is a key characteristic of a summary lead?

It provides the most important of the five Ws and H

It asks a question to grab attention

It identifies someone who spoke at an event

Why should a quotation lead generally be avoided?

It may seem like the writer is not being creative

It includes too much information

What is a potential drawback of using a question lead?

It may not grab the reader's attention if they don't care about the answer

What is the main purpose of a summary lead in journalistic writing?

To identify the "who" and "what" of a story

To provide detailed background information

To include the writer's personal opinions

What is a characteristic of a first-person lead?

It breaks the rule of the "impersonal reporter"

It is commonly used in newspaper editorials

What should reporters avoid to maintain transparency in their writing?

Using first-person and second-person pronouns

Including detailed descriptions

What does the term "editorializing" refer to in journalistic writing?

Including the writer's opinions and biases

Reporting only what you see and hear

How should a writer describe emotions in journalistic writing to avoid editorializing?

By describing actions that imply emotions

By using adjectives like "sad" or "happy"

By quoting the person's feelings directly

By using first-person narratives

How should paragraphs in news stories be structured?

No more than three sentences long

How should the end of a news story be indicated if it is longer than one page?

By writing "more" at the bottom

By writing "finish" at the bottom

By writing "stop" at the bottom

What is the purpose of attributing information in a story?

To assess the credibility of the information

When should a person's first and last name be used in a story?

When identifying a person by name for the first time

Every time the person is mentioned

Never, only pronouns should be used

What is the guideline for using quotation marks in a story?

Use them around a word or group of words when someone has spoken or written those exact words

Use them only for indirect quotes

Use them only for paraphrased content

What distinguishes a feature story from a traditional news story?

It provides a more complete picture with details and description.

It contains less detail and description.

It is more focused on timely events.

It is written in a more formal style.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a feature story?

It should draw on human interest.

It must be written in a formal tone.

It focuses solely on factual reporting.

What is a key characteristic of a how-to-do-it-yourself feature?

It explains how to build something or how to do something

It provides a detailed biography of a person

It focuses on travel destinations

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the primary reasons for writing in a news media style?

To entertain readers with fictional stories

To communicate effectively within an organization

To create advertisements for products

To write novels and short stories

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key factor in determining the newsworthiness of a story?

The length of the article

The number of interviews conducted

Timeliness of the event

The use of complex vocabulary

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What skill is important for news reporters to develop when conducting interviews?

Memorizing scripts

Asking good questions and listening

Writing lengthy reports

Drawing illustrations

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What factor increases the news value of a story based on its geographical closeness to the audience?

Prominence

Proximity

Conflict

Money

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which element of newsworthiness involves the importance of the person or event?

Human interest

Innovative or unusual

Prominence

Importance or significance

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of news story is likely to be considered newsworthy due to its emotional appeal?

Money

Human interest

Conflict

Proximity

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Which factor makes a news story more likely to be newsworthy if it affects a large number of people?

Prominence

Innovative or unusual

Importance or significance

Conflict

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100 questions

What is one of the primary reasons for writing in a news media style?

What is a key factor in determining the newsworthiness of a story?

What skill is important for news reporters to develop when conducting interviews?

What factor increases the news value of a story based on its geographical closeness to the audience?

Which element of newsworthiness involves the importance of the person or event?

What type of news story is likely to be considered newsworthy due to its emotional appeal?

Which factor makes a news story more likely to be newsworthy if it affects a large number of people?

What type of news story is usually considered newsworthy if it involves financial issues?

What is news writing style NOT about?

What are the key elements of journalistic writing according to the text?

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