Journalistic Writing Quiz

What is the main purpose of journalistic writing?

• To confuse the reader

• To entertain the reader

• To inform the reader

• To persuade the reader

What is the inverted pyramid structure in journalism?

• Placing the most important information at the bottom

• Placing the most important information at the top

• Placing the least important information at the top

• Placing the least important information at the bottom

Why is it important for journalists to use quotes in their writing?

• To make the story longer

• To provide different perspectives

• To confuse the reader

• To hide the main information

What is the main difference between active voice and passive voice in writing?

• Active voice is indirect and uses more words

• Passive voice is indirect and uses more words

• Passive voice is more direct and uses fewer words

• Active voice is more direct and uses fewer words

What is the role of a journalist in verifying sources?

• To make up information

• To confuse the reader

• To provide false information

• To ensure accuracy

What is the purpose of editing in news writing?

• To make the story longer

• To refine the story before publishing

• To confuse the reader

• To hide the main information

What is the angle of a news story?

• The introduction of the story

• The conclusion of the story

• The summary of the story

• The theme and focus of the piece that makes it newsworthy

What is the first step in crafting a journalistic story?

• Writing a strong lede

• Using quotes

• Gathering the information

• Finding the angle

What is the main technique used in news writing to present information?

• Using long and complex sentences

• Using short and direct sentences

• Using irrelevant information

• Using passive voice

What are the five W's?