2nd Journalism - Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the 'who' element in a news story?

• To identify the people involved in the story

• To explain the significance of the event

• To provide background information on the event

• To describe the location of the event

What is the main challenge of television news in broadcast journalism?

• Writing clear and concise scripts for broadcast

• Using images and video to convey information

• Conducting in-depth interviews with sources

• Meeting tight deadlines and time slots

Answer explanation

Visual storytelling is a key element of television news, and using images and video effectively can be a significant challenge.

What type of news story is characterized by detailed, investigative reporting on a specific topic?

• A. Soft news

• B. In-depth reporting

• Feature story

• Hard news

What is an essential element of photojournalism that provides context and explanation for images?

• A. Objectivity

• B. Editing

• C. Visual storytelling

• D. Captioning

Answer explanation

Captioning is an essential element of photojournalism that provides context and explanation for images, helping to tell the story.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good news report?

• • A) Accuracy

• • B) Sensationalism

• • C) Objectivity

• • D) Clarity

What tense is typically used in news reports?

• • A) Past tense

• • B) Present tense

• • C) Future tense

• • D) Conditional tense

What is the inverted pyramid style in news writing?

• A) Starting with a conclusion and building up to the main points

• • B) Starting with the most important information and tapering off with less important details

• • C) Writing in a circular manner to keep the reader engaged

• • D) Using elaborate language to enhance the storytelling

In an interview, what is the role of the interviewer?

• • A) To dominate the conversation and express personal views

• • B) To ask open-ended questions and encourage the interviewee to elaborate

• • C) To interrupt the interviewee frequently to keep the conversation lively

• • D) To steer the conversation towards controversial topics

What is an example of an open-ended question in an interview?

• • A) "Do you agree with the new policy?"

• • B) "How do you feel about the recent changes in the industry?"

• • C) "Can you confirm the accuracy of this report?"

• • D) "Would you like to comment on the weather today?"

When conducting an interview, what is important for ensuring accuracy?

• • A) Taking notes selectively to highlight only positive aspects

• • B) Recording the interview to avoid misquoting the interviewee

• • C) Using hypothetical scenarios to provoke interesting responses

• • D) Asking leading questions to guide the interviewee towards a specific viewpoint