Journalism Quiz Study Guide

Which of the following are correct examples of an interrupted quote?

• Mayor John Jones said that "the new program will create hundreds of jobs."

• "The city will benefit from this new program and it will create hundreds of jobs," Mayor John Jones said.

• "The city will benefit from this new program," Mayor John Jones said. "It will created hundreds of jobs."

• "The city will benefit from this new program said Mayor John Jones. "It will create hundreds of jobs."

Which kind of quote is discouraged in journalism?

• Indirect quote

• Partial Quote

• Direct Quote

• Paraphrased (Indirect) Quote

Why are transitions important in a story?

• They help readers move from one story to another unrelated story.

• They answer all the who, what, when, where, why, and how questions.

• They guide readers from the beginning to the end of the story.

• They connect parts of the story making it easier to understand.

Which of the following best describe a circle ending? (More than one correct answer)

• An ending that projects the reader into the future to show what will happen.

• An ending that takes the reader back to the beginning of the story.

• An ending that reminds the reader of key events or places earlier in the story

• An ending that keeps the reader grounded in the present for consistency.

What is the difference between a direct lead and a delayed lead?

• A direct lead is long where a delayed lead is very short

• A delayed lead is like telling a story to reader and a direct lead is quick in giving facts.

What is a kicker?

• The quote in the story that has the most impact

• The transition in the story that kicks the reader forward

• The thing that gives the reader some closure

• the placeline that shows readers the location.

What would NOT be a benefit of storyboards?

• It helps reporters remember better details

• It helps reporters get better directions to the event site.

• It helps reporters better communicate their ideas by visualizing them.

• It helps explain their idea to the editors.

Which of the following is NOT a reason that it is important for journalists to get out of the newsroom and visit the scenes where their stories take place?

• It gives them opportunities to observe important details for their stories

• It gives them opportunities to talk with sources in the natural environment of the event

• It gives them opportunities to get a good spot and stay there the whole time.

• It could provide emotion behind your writing because you were there to witness it.

Match the definition with the word: A question that builds on the previous questions by digging deeper to get more details.

• Follow-up Question

• Concluding Question

• Summary Question

• Invasive Question

Why is it important for journalists to identify reliable, accurate sources of information?

• To make sure that Journalists are not feeding the public incorrect information.

• Journalists don't want to provide the public information that could cause stress, anxiety, or outrage.

• If a journalist isn't careful, then they could be sued for defamation of character.

• All of these are correct.