Journalism Story Structures

What is the main characteristic of the inverted pyramid structure?

• Using a chronological order for presenting information

• Prioritizing information from most to least important

• Including all details in the introduction

• Starting with the least important information

In news article format, what typically comes after the headline?

• Subheadline, byline, dateline, lead paragraph, body of the article

• Index, bibliography, appendix

• Footnote, caption, conclusion

• Acknowledgments, glossary, references

Which structure involves starting with a broad overview, then narrowing down to the specifics, and finally broadening out again?

• spiral structure

• inverted pyramid structure

• umbrella structure

• hourglass structure

What is the purpose of the lead in the news article format?

• To provide a brief summary or introduction to the main points of the article.

• To include a recipe

• To list the author's credentials

• To provide weather updates

Which structure involves starting with a lead, followed by a quote, then transitioning back to the lead?

• Lead-In, Quote, Lead-Out

• Quote-In, Lead, Quote-Out

• Lead, Quote, Lead

• Lead-Out, Quote, Lead-In

In the inverted pyramid structure, where is the most important information placed?

• At the bottom

• Spread throughout

• At the top

• In the middle

What is the purpose of the lead in news article format?

• To include irrelevant information that confuses readers

• To provide a detailed analysis of the article's content

• To repeat the article's title in a different font

• To summarize the main point or key information of the article in a concise and engaging manner.

Which structure is often used for feature stories or in-depth articles?

• Diamond structure

• Chronological order

• Inverted pyramid

• Circular narrative

What is the purpose of the conclusion in the hourglass structure?

• To introduce new ideas

• To confuse the reader

• To repeat the introduction

• To summarize main points and provide closure

What is the purpose of the transition quote in the LQTQ structure?

• To create a sense of suspense before revealing the quote.

• To provide a smooth transition between the quote and the question.

• To emphasize the quote over the question.

• To confuse the reader with irrelevant information.