Headlines and Interviewing Journalism Test

What is the headline of this article?

• 'We're all together in this'

• Parents, kids join teachers on picket line as province and unions appeal to families

• Inside scenes from front lines of job action

• ISABEL TEOTINO Education Reporter / KRISTIN RUSHOWY Queens Park Bureau

Why do Headlines Matter?

• They guide the readers around the page.

• They are the entry point for the spread...one of the first things that the reader reads.

• Headlines draw readers in.

• All of the above

What verb tense should you use to write headlines?

• Past tense

• Present tense

• Future tense

A writing format that has the advantage of efficent condense information is called___.

• The hour glass format

• The inverted pyramid

• the L-Q-T-Q format.

• none of the above

What is the name for the words in bold, "America Attacked"?

• byline

• newsline

• headline

• main line

What is a headline that would fit this picture?

• Exciting News Ahead for the Carolinas

• Non-Profit Groups Seek Shelter for Animals

• Wet Weather Continues to Pound Carolinas

• Millions Out of Power

Which news element fits this headline?

"400,000 Residents Without Proper Lifesaving Generators"

• Proximity

• Weight

• Prominence

• Novelty

You should ALWAYS do this before a scheduled interview.

• Tell friends about your interview

• Research your subject

• Avoid yes/no questions

• Remain anonymous

A journalist's most powerful tool is their ability to ask the right questions. TRUE or FALSE?

• True

• False

When preparing for an interview, you should consider what _______ would like to know.

• Audience

• Editors

• Grocery Store Employees

• You