Newspaper Reports

What is the primary purpose of a headline in a newspaper report?

• To provide detailed information about the story

• To summarize the main point of the story

• To give the names of the people involved in the story

• To list the sources of the information

What does the inverted pyramid structure prioritize?

• Background information at the beginning

• Least important details at the beginning

• Most important information at the beginning

• Opinions and editorials at the beginning

Which of the following best describes a fact in a news article?

• A statement that can be proven true or false

• A writer's personal belief or opinion

• An unverified piece of information

• A detailed description of an event

What is the main difference between an editorial and a news article?

• Editorials focus on reporting recent events, while news articles provide opinions.

• Editorials provide detailed reports, while news articles are brief.

• Editorials offer opinions and analysis, while news articles focus on factual reporting.

• There is no significant difference; both are the same.

Which type of news story primarily focuses on significant events that have national or international importance?

• Feature stories

• Hard news

• Opinion pieces

• Lifestyle stories

What is the key characteristic of a good headline?

• It is long and descriptive.

• It uses technical jargon to sound professional.

• It is catchy and grabs the reader's attention.

• It includes the date and location of the event.

In the inverted pyramid structure, where do you typically find the background information of the news story?

• At the beginning

• In the middle

• At the end

• Throughout the article

Which of the following statements is an opinion?

• The city council voted 4-3 to increase the education budget.

• The new education budget will significantly improve local schools.

• The meeting was held at city hall on Monday.

• Three council members opposed the budget increase.

What distinguishes a news article from an editorial?

• The length of the text

• The use of images and graphics

• The presence of factual reporting versus opinion

• The publication time

Which type of news story would cover a local art festival?

• Hard news

• Feature story

• Editorial

• Breaking news