Young Journalist Competition - watch video in Canvas first

The phrase 'majestic, overwhelming, terrifying, beautiful and comforting universe' is best described as an example of:

• hyperbole

• metaphor

• tautology

• paradox

It is believed that we only know about _ % of the universe?

• 96

• 50

• 4

• 27

According to the narrator, stories give us:

• a way to make sense of the chaos

• entertainment in difficult times

• healing from tragedy

• journalists and newspapers

Journalism started in:

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient Rome

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient China

There are an estimated ___ journalists working in the world today.

• one billion

• one million

• one hundred thousand

• There are no accurate numbers

According to the narrator, the roles of journalists include:

• Exposing lies and defending human rights

• Creating hope

• Relating tragedy

• All of these

Which of the following are NOT categories in this competition:

• celebrity;

  GBV; war

• campaigning; interviewer;

  political

• international; mental health; race and gender

• environment;

  sports; science and technology

Which of the following summaries the editor's advice for the competition?

• pick a topic that you care about and be honest

• write about what's happening in your own community

• punctuate carefully and use varied vocabulary

• forget about your audience and focus on yourself for a moment