Dirty Dozen Quiz

What is the purpose of the lede in a news article?

• To provide a lengthy description

• To introduce the writer

• To tell who, what, when, and where

• To summarize the entire article

How should the lede be written?

• Long and detailed

• Short and concise

• Vague and ambiguous

• Complex and technical

Which of the following is an example of a lede?

• The Hasbrouck Heights School Board voted to begin the 2021-2022 school year with in-person learning.

• The history of Hasbrouck Heights School Board.

• A detailed analysis of in-person learning.

• A personal story about a student.

What is the purpose of the 'nut graf' in writing?

• To provide immediate details

• To summarize the entire article

• To step back and provide context

• To introduce the main characters

What task was the district concerned about performing?

• Online teaching

• Contact tracing

• Building maintenance

• Curriculum development

What does the writer foreshadow in the summary?

• The conclusion of the story

• The details of the rest of the story

• The main character's fate

• The setting of the story

What was the anticipated outcome of the district's decision?

• Increased funding

• Return to normalcy

• Higher enrollment

• Improved test scores

What did Lamar Lamara express about his first two years of high school?

• It was exactly as expected

• It was better than expected

• He never guessed it would look like this

• It was worse than expected

What is the purpose of a kicker in a story?

• To confuse the reader

• To summarize the story

• To bring impact or surprise

• To introduce new characters

What should the second sentence in an article do?

• Give away the entire story

• Provide a detailed conclusion

• Tease the story out

• Introduce a new topic