Which of the following best describes the concept of newsworthiness?

• The ability to write engaging news stories
• The quality of being interesting or relevant enough to be reported as news
• The process of broadcasting news on television
• The skill of predicting future news events

Why is understanding newsworthiness important for media outlets?

• To increase advertising revenue
• To decide how to allocate resources and what to present to the audience
• To compete with social media platforms
• To improve the quality of investigative journalism

Which of the following is NOT one of the key elements of newsworthiness mentioned in the presentation?

• Timeliness
• Proximity
• Entertainment value
• Impact

What does 'proximity' refer to in terms of newsworthiness?

• How close the reporter is to the news event
• The geographic or cultural closeness of the news to the audience
• The speed at which news is delivered
• The relationship between news anchors

Why might a story about a local school closure be considered newsworthy?

• Because it has high impact and proximity
• Because it involves a celebrity
• Because it's an unusual event
• Because it creates conflict

What does the phrase 'Dog bites man is not news; man bites dog is news' illustrate?

• The importance of animal-related news
• The need for sensationalism in news
• The concept of unusualness in newsworthiness
• The focus on negative events in news

How does 'prominence' contribute to a story's newsworthiness?

• It makes the story more visually appealing
• It involves well-known individuals or organizations
• It ensures the story has a happy ending
• It guarantees the story is true

Which element of newsworthiness is most likely to be present in a story about two politicians debating?

• Unusualness
• Human interest
• Conflict
• Proximity

What type of stories typically fall under the 'human interest' category?

• Stories about scientific discoveries
• Stories that evoke emotion or personal connection
• Stories about international conflicts
• Stories about economic trends

How does broadcast media differ from print media in terms of newsworthiness?

• Broadcast media doesn't consider newsworthiness
• Broadcast media must consider visual appeal alongside newsworthiness
• Broadcast media only focuses on local news
• Broadcast media has unlimited time for all stories