News Report Writing Question Preview (ID: 50295)


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It's a good idea to ask sources yes or no answers.
a) No.
b) Yes.
c) Probably.
d) Usually.

Asking sources questions or interviewing people for your story is a form of --
a) research
b) creative writing
c) Mars is bright tonight
d) it can be anything you want it to be

The placeline or dateline is not always where the activity took place
a) true, but it should be
b) the placeline or dateline can be anywhere
c) Mars is bright tonight
d) the placeline or dateline is your favorite vacation spot

The least important information goes where?
a) at the top
b) at the bottom
c) in the middle
d) anywhere you like

To fit a story in when the space is tight, editors cut from where?
a) bottom
b) top
c) middle
d) anywhere

Paragraphs in news stories are usually this long
a) two to three sentences
b) five to eight sentences
c) eight to 10 sentences
d) three to five sentences

Quotes from people the writer interviewed are included in news stories
a) Yes
b) No
c) Not usually
d) Rarely

What is the normal shape of the information in a news story usually called?
a) inverted pyramid
b) square
c) triangle
d) circle

Where does the most important information go in a news story?
a) at the top
b) at the bottom
c) in the middle
d) Mars is bright tonight

Where should the why and how normally go?
a) second, third, and fourth paragraphs
b) first paragraph
c) anywhere you like
d) Mars is bright tonight

Where should the who, what, when, and where of a story normally appear?
a) first paragraph
b) anywhere you like
c) Mars is bright tonight
d) second paragraph

What is the item that gives more information about the photo?
a) headline
b) caption or cutline
c) byline
d) dateline or placeline

What is the item in news story called that tells where the story was written?
a) headline
b) byline
c) dateline or placeline
d) caption or cutline

What is the item in news story called that tells who wrote the story?
a) headline
b) byline
c) caption or cutline
d) placeline or dateline

What is the title of a news story called?
a) headline
b) byline
c) placeline or dateline
d) caption or cutline

It's a good idea to tell a source what you want him or her to say -- and just write down your own words for the person.
a) False
b) True
c) Usually
d) Sometimes

Headlines should be long, maybe 15-20 words
a) no
b) yes
c) most of the time
d) usually

News writing sticks to the facts
a) yes
b) no
c) not usually
d) probably not

News writing is more concise and simple than regular writing.
a) True
b) False
c) No way
d) Not usually

The 5 Ws are:
a) Who, What, When, Where, and Why
b) Who, What, When, Where, and Which
c) Who, Waffle, When, Where, and Why
d) Who, What, Wash, Where, and Why

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