Sports Article Writing Quiz
Authored by Мария Христова
Journalism
3rd Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of a strong lead in a sports article?
To include context and metaphor, and use technical sports terms
To provide lengthy, poetic descriptions and digressions into back story
To focus on the efforts of the entire team and their strategies
To summarize the story, get the reader's attention, and emphasize an important aspect
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the writing style of most sports articles reporting on the sporting events of the past day?
Lengthy and poetic with emphasis on literary non-fiction
Filled with metaphor and digressions into back story
Include context and metaphor, and use technical sports terms
Concisely written and generally stick to basic vocabulary
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important for a journalist to have a basic working knowledge of the sport they are covering?
To provide lengthy, poetic descriptions and digressions into back story
To provide accurate and in-depth information to the readers
To focus on the efforts of the entire team and their strategies
To include context and metaphor, and use technical sports terms
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the lede in a sports article?
To focus on the efforts of the entire team and their strategies
To include context and metaphor, and use technical sports terms
To provide lengthy, poetic descriptions and digressions into back story
To encapsulate the available information on the story and get the reader's attention
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the focus of the lede in a sports article?
The technical aspects of the game and the strategies used by the teams
The historical context of the sport and its evolution over time
The personal lives of the athletes and their off-field activities
The most important or interesting fact about the game or event
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the wrap up in a sports article?
To include quotes from the coach and players gleaned from post-game interviews or press conferences
To provide lengthy, poetic descriptions and digressions into back story
To focus on the efforts of the entire team and their strategies
To encapsulate the available information on the story and get the reader's attention
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the importance of getting great quotes for sports stories?
A snappy quote can really be the icing on the cake of the game story
To provide lengthy, poetic descriptions and digressions into back story
To include context and metaphor, and use technical sports terms
To focus on the efforts of the entire team and their strategies
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