Nespapers

Which of the following is NOT part of preparing for an interview?

• Researching the interviewee

• Writing down possible questions

• Ignoring the interviewee’s background

• Choosing a suitable location

The headline of an article is:

• he journalist’s name

• The short summary at the start

• The main title

• The conclusion

The lead paragraph should:

• Explain background in detail

• Give the key facts briefly

• Contain only quotations

• Share the journalist’s opinion

Which tone best describes this passage?
“The mayor announced a new recycling program yesterday. Environmental groups welcomed the decision, while some business owners expressed concerns about costs.”

• Sensational

• Neutral

• Biased

The overall feeling or attitude of a piece of writing is called the __________.

8. News that only one journalist or outlet has is called an .....................

An agony aunt is a person who writes a newspaper column giving an .................

The journalist’s name line under the headline is called the ...................

Which headline is the best example of a clear, concise news headline?

• Yesterday there was some kind of meeting in the capital where officials discussed things.

• President Promises Jobs in New Economic Plan

• The President gave a very long and detailed speech yesterday about the country’s economic future.

During an interview, which of the following should you avoid?

• Interrupting the interviewee

• Taking notes

• Listening carefully

• Asking for clarification