Profile Story and Interviewing Quiz

What is the purpose of a profile story?

• To share the writer's personal experiences

• To entertain the reader

• To give the reader new insight into a particular person, place, or event

• To provide a summary of a person's life

What is the distinction between a profile and a memoir?

• A memoir is a first-hand account, while a profile is a second-hand account

• A profile relies on newly acquired knowledge, while a memoir is based on the writer's personal experiences

• A memoir is written by the subject, while a profile is written by an observer

• A profile is always about a famous person, while a memoir is about an ordinary person

What is the best way to conduct research for a profile?

• Asking others about the subject

• Observing the subject firsthand

• Reading about the subject in books

• Conducting interviews with the subject

What is the key to effective profile writing?

• Using as many adjectives as possible

• Focusing on the writer's perspective

• Engaging the reader's senses with vivid descriptions

• Including the writer's personal experiences

What is the job of a profile?

• To focus on the writer's experience

• To entertain the reader with interesting stories

• To provide a summary of the subject's life

• To have a clear angle and convey a specific impression

What are the components of a profile story?

• Dialogue, description, narrative action, and vivid details

• Conflict, climax, and resolution

• Plot, setting, characters, and theme

• Introduction, body, conclusion, and references

What are the key ingredients for getting someone to open up and share vulnerable information during an interview?

• Being aggressive and confrontational

• Asking personal and intrusive questions

• Avoiding eye contact and using a monotone voice

• Being a great listener and preparing ahead of time

What is a monarchy?

• A country ruled by a council of elders

• A country ruled by a dictator

• A country ruled by a monarch, such as a king or queen

• A country ruled by a president

What is the distinction between a constitutional monarchy and an absolute monarchy?

• A constitutional monarchy is a modern form of government, while an absolute monarchy is an ancient form of government

• In a constitutional monarchy, the monarch's power is limited by a constitution, while in an absolute monarchy, the monarch has unlimited power

• In a constitutional monarchy, the monarch has unlimited power, while in an absolute monarchy, the monarch's power is limited by a constitution

• There is no distinction between the two

What is the current status of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle?

• They are still active members of the royal family

• They have renounced their royal duties and now reside in America

• They are next in line to the throne

• They are currently residing in Canada