Inverted Pyramid

The hourglass structure combines elements of the inverted pyramid and narrative storytelling.

• True

• False

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Inverted pyramid stories often begin with a lead that answers the "5Ws and H."

• True

• False

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In the hourglass structure, what follows the top "inverted pyramid" section?

• Additional background details.

• A chronological narrative.

• A summary of the story.

• An opinionated conclusion.

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A style of writing most commonly applied to news stories in which the most important facts appear early in the story and less important facts later in the story.

• Inverted Pyramid

• By-line

• Lead

• Editorial

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When an author uses 4 of the 5 Ws in the first paragraph

• 4 Ws

• pyramid structure

• inverted pyramid structure

• journalism structure

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Where should the most important information go in a newspaper article?

• 1st paragraph

• 3rd paragraph

• 2nd paragraph

• Conclusion

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Where should the least important information go in a newspaper article?

• 1st paragraph

• 2nd paragraph

• 3rd paragraph

• Conclusion

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What is the primary purpose of the inverted pyramid structure in journalism?

• To engage readers with a narrative

• To present the most important information first

• To provide a detailed background

• To conclude with a strong opinion

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Which of the following is a characteristic of the inverted pyramid style?

• Chronological storytelling

• Opinionated conclusions

• Most important facts first

• Detailed character development

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In an inverted pyramid structure, where is the least important information typically found?

• At the beginning

• In the middle

• At the end

• In the headline

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