2nd Nine Weeks Broadcasting Test Review

What is the basic rule of thumb for broadcast writing?

• Complex sentences, lots of different themes

• One subject per sentence

  One theme per story

• Overlapping stories

• Long drawn out stories

What type of story structure does a broadcast script follow?

• Square

• Circular

• Diamond

• Rectangle

True or false: anything you say in the first few seconds of story will likely be lost.

• True

• False

Why is active voice preferred over passive voice in broadcasting?

• Takes the focus off of what was doing the action

• It is weaker and less aggressive

• Keeps everything very bland and monotone

• It is a stronger and more direct way of communicating

Which one of these sentences uses "active" voice?

• Sam hit a home run.

• Animals are adored by Belle.

• $50 was stolen by Harold.

• The frog is owned by Joe.

What is a slug in broadcast script format?

• A phrase that indicates the end of the story

• A word or short phrase to identify the story

• A notation that asks the anchor to speak slower

• A paragraph that summarizes the story

What is the name for a series of audio, video, graphics, and video effects put together to tell a complete story?

• sound on tape

• voiceover

• package

• reader

What is the FIRST step in writing for broadcast?

• Research your topic

• Brainstorm questions

• Create subtopics

• Determine the intent of your story

Which newsroom role supervises the staff, help write scripts, edit video and collaborate with reporters from the field?

• News director

• Producer

• Anchor

• Broadcast technician

Which one does NOT describe breaking news?

• Stories that are happening right now, or developing

• Often interrupts regular scheduled broadcasts

• Death of a prominent person, presidential speech, highprofile scandal

• High interest, feel-good stories that highlight something positive in the world