Broadcast Journalism Quiz 1

Why is it important for a report to start with the 5 W's and 1 H?

• To build suspense

• To quickly give the reader key details

• To fill up space in the report

• To share personal stories

Which question is least likely to be answered in the opening paragraph of a report?

• What happened?

• Why did it happen?

• What will happen in the future?

• Who was involved?

How does including the 5 W's and 1 H in the introduction help the reader?

• It makes the writing more creative.

• It gives a quick overview so the reader can decide whether to read more.

• It makes the report longer and more detailed.

• It highlights the author's opinion.

What is a key requirement for broadcast journalists when writing stories?

• They must write long, detailed reports.

• They need to create short, engaging stories for audio.

• They should not use visual elements.

• They focus mainly on print journalism.

In multi-platform reporting, what do broadcast journalists usually do?

• Report only for television.

• Report only for radio.

• Cover stories for both TV and radio.

• Focus just on print journalism.

What makes broadcast journalism different from print journalism?

• Broadcast journalism has longer articles with detailed analysis.

• Broadcast journalism is shown on TV and radio, while print journalism is in newspapers and magazines.

• Broadcast journalism doesn't do real-time reporting.

• Print journalism is more casual in tone.

Which element is crucial in broadcast journalism?

• Visual and audio features

• Complex vocabulary

• In-depth reports

• Long narratives

What is the typical writing style for broadcast journalism?

• Formal and academic

• Detailed and lengthy

• Short, clear, and conversational

• Poetic and rhetorical

True or False: Good headlines should be both informative and interesting.

True or False: A headline should be long and give detailed information about the article.