News Writing

What is a news article?

• A type of fiction story

• A type of writing that tells people about current event

• A type of academic essay

• A type of personal blog pos

What is the difference between a news article and a blog post?

• A news article is shorter than a blog post

• A news article is meant to provide factual information, while a blog post can include personal opinions and speculation

• A news article can include jargon and technical language, while a blog post should be easy to understand

• A news article is only published in print, while a blog post is only published online

What is the "inverted pyramid" structure in news writing?

• A pyramid-shaped graphic that is used to illustrate the main points of a news story

• A writing structure that begins with the least important information and ends with the most important information

• A writing structure that begins with the most important information and ends with the least important information

• A writing structure that does not follow a specific order or format

What are the "five Ws" in news writing?

• Why, when, which, where, what

• Who, what, when, where, why

• Who, what, where, when, which

• What, which, why, when, who

What is the most important rule for writing a news article?

• Including personal opinions and speculation

• Using complex jargon and technical language

• Providing factual and unbiased information

• Being informal and conversational in tone

What should a good news article include?

• Personal opinions and speculation

• Jargon and technical language

• Information, a catchy headline, a summary of events, and quotes from experts or witnesses

• Only the most important information, with no supporting details or quotes

What is the purpose of a news article?

• To entertain readers with fictional stories

• To provide factual information about current events to a wide audience

• To promote a specific viewpoint or opinion

• To share personal experiences and thoughts

How should a news article be written?

• In a conversational and informal tone

• In a highly technical and jargon-filled tone

• In a formal and unbiased tone

• In a tone that includes personal opinions and beliefs

What is the "lede" in a news article?

• A summary of the most important points of the story, presented in the first paragraph

• A technical term used only in science articles

• A type of quotation from an expert or witness

• A personal opinion or guess about the event or topic

What is the best way to check the accuracy of a news article?

• By trusting the writer's expertise and experience

• By relying on information from social media or other online sources

• By double-checking all the information and quotes with reliable sources

• By ignoring any information that seems unclear or hard to verify