News Article Structure

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

• To confuse the reader about the main point of the article

• To hide the identity of the author

• To provide a brief summary of the main point of the article and to give credit to the author.

• To add unnecessary information to the article

Why is the lead paragraph important in a news article?

• It includes irrelevant details

• It is only important for the writer

• It provides the most important information and grabs the reader's attention.

• It sets the tone for the entire article

Explain the concept of inverted pyramid structure in news writing.

• The inverted pyramid structure in news writing is a method where the article starts with background information, followed by the most important details.

• The inverted pyramid structure in news writing is a method where the least important information is presented at the beginning of the article, followed by the most important details.

• The inverted pyramid structure in news writing is a method where the article presents all information in a random order without any hierarchy.

• The inverted pyramid structure in news writing is a method where the most important information is presented at the beginning of the article, followed by supporting details and background information.

When quoting sources in a news article, what should a journalist keep in mind?

• Provide no context for the quotes

• Accurately attribute the sources, provide context for the quotes, and ensure the quotes are relevant to the article's topic.

• Include personal opinions in the quotes

• Use quotes from unreliable sources

Why is attribution of facts important in news reporting?

• Attribution of facts is important in news reporting because it provides transparency and accountability.

• Attribution of facts is not important in news reporting because it allows for misinformation.

• Attribution of facts is not important in news reporting because it hinders the freedom of the press.

• Attribution of facts is not important in news reporting because it creates bias.

What should a conclusion in a news article aim to achieve?

• Introduce new information not previously mentioned

• Leave the reader confused and uncertain

• Include personal opinions and biases

• Summarize the main points and provide closure

How can a journalist effectively include a call to action in a news article?

• By using vague language and not clearly stating the desired action

• By clearly stating the desired action, providing relevant information or resources to support the call to action, and using persuasive language to encourage readers to take the desired action.

• By providing irrelevant information or resources to support the call to action

• By using passive language that does not encourage readers to take the desired action

What are the key elements that should be included in a headline?

• Vagueness, irrelevance, and boredom

• Clarity, relevance, and curiosity

• Length, humor, and complexity

• Confusion, irrelevance, and simplicity

What information should be included in the byline of a news article?

• Name of the author, their favorite food, and their pet's name

• Name of the author, their astrological sign, and their favorite color

• Name of the author, their title or position, and the date of publication

• Name of the editor, their email address, and the word count

Why is it important to prioritize information in the inverted pyramid structure?

• To confuse the readers with irrelevant information

• To ensure that the most important information is presented first and to cater to readers' limited attention spans.

• To make the article longer and more detailed

• To ensure that the least important information is presented first