Parts of a News Report

What is the main purpose of the headline in a news report?

• To give background information

• To summarize the article's conclusion

• To attract the reader’s attention

• To provide quotes from sources

What is typically found in the lead paragraph of a news article?

• Personal opinions

• Supporting details

• Historical context

• The most important facts (5Ws and 1H)

Which part of a news report contains the most in-depth information and supporting details?

• Body

• Headline

• Lead

• Tail

The tail of a news story often includes:

• A second lead

• The article’s conclusion or additional background

• The summary of the headline

• Only quotes from eyewitnesses

In the inverted pyramid structure, what comes first?

• The least important information

• Supporting evidence

• The most newsworthy information

• A call to action

Which section is most likely to contain quotes and expert opinions?

• Headline

• Lead

• Body

• Tail

What is a key characteristic of a good headline?

• It explains every detail

• It’s brief and grabs attention

• It uses complete sentences

• It ends with a question

The lead paragraph answers which of the following?

• What will happen next

• Why readers should care

• The author's opinion

• Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How

If a reader only reads the headline and lead, they should:

• Be confused about the story

• Still understand the main point

• Miss key details

• Have no idea what the article is about

The purpose of the body in a news article is to:

• Provide details that support the lead

• List unrelated facts

• Entertain with jokes

• Sell a product