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WorksheetsThe Opinion Section
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 7mins
What kind of opinion stories go on the Editorial page?
advertisements
official opinion of the newspaper
objective news stories
personal opinions of writers
What kind of stories are found on the Op/Ed page?
advertisements
official opinion of the newspaper
objective news stories
personal opinions of writers
Why are editorials often unsigned?
they reflect the newspapers’ official opinion, not an individual’s
the entire staff writes them
to avoid biasing the audience
so the writer doesn’t get in trouble
What kind of visual element often runs next to columns?
a drawing of the newspaper publisher
a graph explaining the issue
a cartoon illustrating the other side
a photo of the writer
Editorial cartoons
use exaggeration and symbolism to prove a point
are not something readers tend to look at
objectively explain the issue
are as realistic as possible
What does Op/Ed stand for?
opinions and editorials
opinions in education
opposite the edition
opposite the editorial
Who writes letters to the editor?
reporters
columnists
community members
editors of other papers
