Yearbook Final Exam Semester 2

What qualities do good reporters tend to possess?

• a) They tend to avoid listening to others and observing events.
• b) They rely solely on their own opinions and experiences.
• c) They tend to listen to others and observe events around them.
• d) They focus solely on their own agenda and ignore external input.

What is the process called in which all ideas are accepted without rejection in the initial stage?

• a) Selecting
• b) Brainstorming
• c) Eliminating
• d) Filtering

What does the term "angle" refer to in the context of writing a story?

• a) The distance between the writer and the subject
• b) The shape of the story
• c) The approach to a story taken by a writer
• d) The conclusion of the story

What is a brainstorming web primarily used for?

• a) Taking random notes without structure
• b) Generating a single idea
• c) Mapping out an entire plan for a story, including approach, topic, angle, and sources
• d) Collecting data for statistical analysis

How does a brainstorming web assist in the writing process?

• a) By restricting creativity
• b) By limiting the scope of ideas
• c) By determining what questions to ask to fill in details
• d) By imposing rigid guidelines on brainstorming sessions

What should stories primarily focus on?

• a) Events
• b) Concepts
• c) People
• d) Locations

What should story angles primarily focus on?

• a) Mundane moments
• b) Ordinary occurrences
• c) Compelling moments that tell the story of the year
• d) Unimportant details

Researching a story topic prior to conducting interviews is essential.

• True
• False

The yes/no question is one of the most effective types of questions to ask.

• True
• False

The basic questions that should be asked in an interview begin with who, what, when, where, why and how.

• True
• False