News Writing Basics Quiz
Authored by Abdallah Alkhatib
Journalism
12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of a lead in a news article?
To confuse the reader with irrelevant details
To summarize the conclusion of the article
To provide background information on the topic
To grab the reader's attention and provide a summary of the most important information in the article.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the five W's and one H in news writing?
Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How
Who, What, Why, Where, How
Who, What, When, How, Which
Who, What, When, Where, How, Which
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the inverted pyramid style of news writing.
The most important information is presented at the end of the article
The article is written in a circular style
The most important information is presented at the beginning of the article
The article starts with the least important information
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between a news article and a feature article?
A news article is written by professional journalists, while a feature article is written by amateur writers.
A news article reports on current events in a straightforward manner, while a feature article focuses on a specific topic and includes more in-depth analysis and personal stories.
A news article is always short and to the point, while a feature article is always long and rambling.
A news article is always biased, while a feature article is always objective.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to attribute sources in news writing?
To make the news article longer
To confuse the readers
To give credit to the original creator, maintain credibility, and avoid plagiarism.
To take credit for someone else's work
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of a headline in a news article?
To summarize the conclusion of the article
To provide detailed information about the article
To confuse the reader
To grab the reader's attention and provide a brief summary of the main point of the article.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Describe the concept of news angle in news writing.
The news angle is the specific aspect or perspective of a story that makes it newsworthy or interesting to the audience.
The news angle is the specific location where the news story takes place.
The news angle is the number of words in a news article.
The news angle is the font style used in news articles.
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