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Journalism Article Types

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A news report of any length, usually presented in a straightforward style and without editorial comment. Most often written in inverted pyramid with a summary lead.

a)

news story

b)

feature story

c)

editorial

d)

review

2.

Story that is written to inform, but also to entertain. Sometimes the story behind the story, describing atmosphere, personalities, locations.

a)

news story

b)

feature story

c)

editorial

d)

review

3.

an article in a newspaper or other periodical presenting the opinion of the publisher, editor, or editors. Does not receive a byline because it represents the opinion of the newspaper.

a)

news story

b)

feature story

c)

editorial

d)

review

4.

An article critiquing an art form: movie, concert, recording, television program, book, art, restaurant.

a)

news story

b)

feature story

c)

editorial

d)

review

5.

An article written about a sport. Could be an advance story, featuring an upcoming game or event; a coverage story, which tells the story of a just completed game, tournament or event; or a feature story about an athlete or athletes. Uses elements of both features and news writing.

a)

news story

b)

sports story

c)

column

d)

press release

6.

A signed article containing the writer's opinion.

a)

letter to the editor

b)

sports story

c)

column

d)

press release

7.

Written or recorded communication directed at members of the news media for the purpose of announcing something ostensibly newsworthy. Typically, they are mailed, faxed, or e-mailed to assignment editors at newspapers, magazines, radio stations, television stations, or television networks.

a)

letter to the editor

b)

sports story

c)

column

d)

press release

8.

Letter written to the newspaper to comment on a published story or state an opinion on any subject. Signed by the author, and placed on the Op-Ed page.

a)

letter to the editor

b)

sports story

c)

column

d)

press release

9.

Which of these types of journalistic writing provides a description of the topic as well as an informed opinion?

a)

News

b)

investigative

c)

reviews

d)

feature

10.

Which of these types of journalistic writing aims to uncover the truth about a particular subject, person, or event?

a)

investigative

b)

news

c)

feature

d)

column

11.

Which of these types of journalistic writing is based on personality of the writer and usually is published once a week?

a)

news

b)

investigative

c)

reviews

d)

column

12.

Which of these types of journalistic writing provides scope, depth, and interpretation of trends, events, topics or people?

a)

investigative

b)

feature

c)

reviews

d)

news

13.

Which one is NOT a form of journalism media?

a)

Broadcast

b)

Print

c)

Typing

d)

Online

14.

Other types of journalism include___

a)

Travel journalism

b)

Sports Journalism

c)

Lifestyle Journalism

d)

All of the above