Article Writing Vocab

Inverted Pyramid Style

• a piece of writing about a subject in a newspaper or magazine

• the rights or permission for one paper to publish a story-no one else

• a group of letters and numbers in the same style-size and font

• the news article starts with important info

Which of the following words best describes a concise and clear style of writing often used in articles?

• Verbose

• Succinct

• Ambiguous

• Redundant

What is the primary purpose of a headline in an article?

• To provide detailed information

• To summarize the entire article

• To grab the reader's attention

• To list the author's credentials

In article writing, what does the term 'lede' refer to?

• The conclusion of the article

• The first sentence or paragraph

• The author's biography

• The list of references

Which word is synonymous with 'bias' in the context of article writing?

• Objectivity

• Prejudice

• Neutrality

• Impartiality

What does the term 'byline' refer to in an article?

• The main body of the article

• The author's name and date

• The conclusion

• The introduction

Which of the following is a characteristic of a feature article?

• Strictly factual

• Highly opinionated

• Narrative style

• Brief and concise

What is the role of a 'subheading' in an article?

• To introduce a new section

• To conclude the article

• To provide a summary

• To list references

Which of the following best describes 'editorializing' in article writing?

• Presenting facts without opinion

• Adding personal opinion to factual reporting

• Writing a summary of the article

• Listing sources and references

What is the meaning of 'attribution' in the context of article writing?

• Claiming ownership of an idea

• Citing the source of information

• Writing the article anonymously

• Editing the article for clarity