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Campus Journalism

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Editorial cartoons should be based on current events.

a)

true

b)

false

2.

What are the characteristics of a good editorial? Choose three phrases.

a)

presents only one idea

b)

has jargons

c)

leads to a logical conclusion

d)

presents facts and not mere opinion

e)

contains historical background

3.

This part of an editorial text expresses the opinion of the writer.

a)

A. Introduction

b)

B. Body

c)

C. Conclusion

d)

C. Newspeg

4.

One of the most important purposes of a column is to interpret news. He who cannot think clearly and logically has no business being a columnist.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

5.

The conclusion of an editorial can be in the form of advice, challenge, command or just a rounding out or a simple summary.

a)

true

b)

false

6.

The editorial body needs to use "I" or "my" in explaining.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

7.

As interpreter, the columnist have an option to condenses the main news into clear, logical, and effective sentences

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

8.

In writing an editorial, the writer can either use a quotation, question or narration in order to catch the attention of the reader.

a)

true

b)

false

9.

Editorials are meant to influence public opinion, promote critical thinking, and sometimes cause people to take action on an issue.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

10.

An editorial is the heart of a newspaper.

a)

false

b)

true

11.

What is editorial?

a)

It contains the mere opinion of a writer.

b)

It is the official stand of the paper written by the editor about a relevant issue.

c)

This is a story that explains in depth issues with background history.

d)

This is the most important story of the day.

12.

Which characteristics of an editorial points out that the arguments must make sense?

a)

Sound reasoning

b)

Facts

c)

Brevity

13.

Editorials are meant to influence public opinion, promote critical thinking, and sometimes cause people to take action on an issue.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

14.

A type of editorial that commend people and organizations for something done well.

a)

interpretation

b)

Criticism

c)

appreciation

d)

entertainment

15.

A type of editorial that points out the good or bad feature of a community problem.

a)

interpretation

b)

Criticism

c)

appreciation

d)

entertainment

16.

A type of editorial that explains the significance or meaning of a news, event or current idea

a)

interpretation

b)

Criticism

c)

appreciation

d)

entertainment

17.

A type of editorial that has light subject matters, light enough to evoke a chuckle, a smile or laughter

a)

interpretation

b)

Criticism

c)

appreciation

d)

entertainment

18.

Analytical interpretation of significant and timely topics or issues

a)

news

b)

cartooning

c)

sports

d)

editorial

19.

graphic expressions of their creator's ideas and opinions.

a)

news

b)

cartooning

c)

sports

d)

editorial

20.

drawings of public figures in which certain physical features are exaggerated

a)

symbols

b)

caricatures

c)

stereotype

d)

analogy

21.

formulaic images used to represent particular groups

a)

symbols

b)

caricatures

c)

stereotype

d)

analogy

22.

are pictures that represent something else by tradition

a)

symbols

b)

caricatures

c)

stereotype

d)

analogy

23.

a DOVE represents PEACE

What tool was used?

a)

symbols

b)

caricatures

c)

stereotype

d)

analogy

24.

is a specialized field of writing which combines news reporting, editorial writing and feature writing.

a)

news

b)

cartooning

c)

sports

d)

editorial

25.

This is the specialized language used by people in the same work or profession.

a)

news

b)

jargon

c)

sports

d)

lingo