Athletes' 2nd Quarter Exam Reviewer in English 10

What is the primary purpose of news writing?

• To educate readers    

• To entertain readers

• To persuade readers

• To inform readers

What is the inverted pyramid style of news writing?

• Presenting information in a chronological order

• Starting with the least important information and ending with the most important

• Starting with the most important information and ending with the least important

• Presenting information in a circular pattern

What is the purpose of a headline in a news article?

• To provide additional information

• To grab the reader's attention

• To summarize the main points of the article  

• To express the writer's opinion

What is a byline in a news article?

• The location of the event

• The date of publication

• The main headline

• The writer's name

What is the function of a lead in news writing?

• To introduce the main idea of the article

• To present opposing viewpoints

• To provide background information

• To analyze the topic

What is the purpose of a quote in a news article?

• To express the writer's opinion

• To add credibility to the article

• To provide a summary of the article

• To provide statistical data

What is the difference between a news article and an opinion article?

• A news article is published in a newspaper, while an opinion article is published online

• A news article is written by a journalist, while an opinion article is written by a reader

• A news article presents facts, while an opinion article expresses personal views

• A news article is longer than an opinion article

What is the purpose of a caption in a news article?

• To provide a title for the article

• To describe a photograph or illustration

• To explain the main points of the article

• To summarize the article

What is the role of the lead paragraph in news writing?

• To present opposing viewpoints

• To introduce the main idea of the article

• To summarize the main points of the article

• To provide background information

What is the function of a news report?

• To entertain readers

• To present the writer's opinion

• To inform readers about recent events

• To provide analysis of current events