Journalism Quiz

Why is it MOST important for journalists to meet their deadlines?

• to make sure they are credible

• to make their articles entertaining for readers

• to keep their articles relevant

• to make sure their articles are free of bias

What is the main role of the headline?

• to add additional information

• to grab the reader’s attention

• to entertain the reader

• to tell who wrote the article

What is the difference between active voice and passive voice?

• Active voice tells what the subject does; passive voice tells what was done to the subject.

• Active voice always uses “to be” verbs; passive voice avoids “to be” verbs.

• Active voice is written in the present tense; passive voice is written in the past tense.

• Active voice is used by journalists; passive voice is reserved for authors.

What is the difference between an article and a story?

• An article is written by newspaper, magazine, or online journalists; a story is written (or told) by all journalists.

• A story is only used on television, and an article is used only in print (magazine or newspapers).

• An article and a story are the exact same thing; both are used in online news sources only.

• A story is a published book whereas an article is a much shorter piece that typically appears

What are the two main article organization methods?

• inverted pyramid and circle method

• inverted pyramid and hourglass method

• hourglass method and circle method

• hourglass method and pyramid method

Which information typically appears first in an article?

• the lead paragraph

• the explanation

• the additional information

• the quotes

Which part of an article shows where it took place?

• the byline

• the headline

• the dateline

• the caption

Why might a journalist use third person point of view?

• to keep their articles objective

• to provide first-hand experiences

• to create interesting articles

• to include their personal opinion

Which is the BEST example of a headline?

Which choice is the BEST example of a byline?

• Dog Bites Local Child

• Written by Anise Jones

• Washington, D.C. –

• A dog bit a local child