Opinion Section

What kind of opinion stories go on the Editorial page?

a. advertisements

b. official opinion of the newspaper

c. objective news stories

d. personal opinions of writers

• a

• b

• c

• d

What kind of stories are found on the Op/Ed page?

a. advertisements

b. official opinion of the newspaper

c. objective news stories

d. personal opinions of writers

• a

• b

• c

• d

Why are editorials often unsigned?

            a. they reflect the newspapers’ official opinion, not an individual’s

b. the entire staff writes them

            c. to avoid biasing the audience

d. so the writer doesn't get in trouble

• a

• b

• c

• d

What kind of visual element often runs next to columns?

            a. a drawing of the newspaper publisher

b. a graph explaining the issue

c. a cartoon illustrating the other side

d. a photo of the writer

• a

• b

• c

• d

Editorial cartoons

            a. use exaggeration and symbolism to prove a point

b. are not something readers tend to look at

c. objectively explain the issue

d. are as realistic as possible

• a

• b

• c

• d

What does Op/Ed stand for?

            a. opinions and editorials

b. opinions in education

c. opposite the edition

d. opposite the editorial

• a

• b

• c

• d

Who writes letters to the editor?

            a. reporters

b. columnists

c. community members

d. editors of other papers

• a

• b

• c

• d