English For Journalism: Newsworthiness and News Values

Why is breaking news often considered more important than older news?

• Because of its emotional appeal

• Because of its timeliness

• Because of its prominence

• Because of its conflict

Why is an election result reported immediately after polls close?

• Because it has high significance and timeliness

• Because it has high novelty and conflict

• Because it is a human interest story

• Because it is not newsworthy without analysis

A newly elected president announcing new policies is newsworthy due to which pillar?

• Timeliness

• Prominence

• Human Interest

• Conflict

A viral video of a street performer helping a homeless man represents which news value?

• Proximity

• Human Interest

• Timeliness

• Conflict

Which of the following stories best represents a Conflict?

• A scientist discovers a new planet

• A heated debate between two politicians

• A new hospital opens in a town

• A documentary about a famous artist

Why do local newspapers prioritize stories about their city or region?

• Proximity

• Novelty

• Significance

• Conflict

Which factor makes a celebrity's social media post more newsworthy than an ordinary person’s?

• Timeliness

• Novelty

• Prominence

• Proximity

What is the primary goal of determining newsworthiness?

• To entertain the audience

• To spread opinions

• To provide informative, engaging, and relevant content

• To promote advertisements

A new scientific discovery that changes our understanding of a disease falls under which category?

• Conflict

• Novelty

• Proximity

• Human Interest

A political election is an example of which pillar of newsworthiness?

• Novelty

• Significance

• Conflict

• Prominence