JOURNALISM QUIZ 1

Editorializing must be avoided in headline writing.

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It is preferable to write in a positive tone for headlines.

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Use the past tense for past stories and will/shall for future stories.

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Make your headline answer all the 5 W's and 1 H.

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Omit articles and be verbs.

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The active verb is better than the passive verb in headlines.

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The headline should summarize the news story.

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Use the strongest word in the first line as much as possible.

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Put a preposition in every deck.

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It's acceptable to end the line with a preposition.

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