WorksheetsJournalistic Writing Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the main purpose of journalistic writing?
To confuse the reader
To entertain the reader
To inform the reader
To persuade the reader
What is the inverted pyramid structure in journalism?
Placing the most important information at the bottom
Placing the most important information at the top
Placing the least important information at the top
Placing the least important information at the bottom
Why is it important for journalists to use quotes in their writing?
To make the story longer
To provide different perspectives
To confuse the reader
To hide the main information
What is the main difference between active voice and passive voice in writing?
Active voice is indirect and uses more words
Passive voice is indirect and uses more words
Passive voice is more direct and uses fewer words
Active voice is more direct and uses fewer words
What is the role of a journalist in verifying sources?
To make up information
To confuse the reader
To provide false information
To ensure accuracy
What is the purpose of editing in news writing?
To make the story longer
To refine the story before publishing
To confuse the reader
To hide the main information
What is the angle of a news story?
The introduction of the story
The conclusion of the story
The summary of the story
The theme and focus of the piece that makes it newsworthy
What is the first step in crafting a journalistic story?
Writing a strong lede
Using quotes
Gathering the information
Finding the angle
What is the main technique used in news writing to present information?
Using long and complex sentences
Using short and direct sentences
Using irrelevant information
Using passive voice
What are the five W's?
