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Journalistic Writing Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the main purpose of journalistic writing?

a)

To confuse the reader

b)

To entertain the reader

c)

To inform the reader

d)

To persuade the reader

2.

What is the inverted pyramid structure in journalism?

a)

Placing the most important information at the bottom

b)

Placing the most important information at the top

c)

Placing the least important information at the top

d)

Placing the least important information at the bottom

3.

Why is it important for journalists to use quotes in their writing?

a)

To make the story longer

b)

To provide different perspectives

c)

To confuse the reader

d)

To hide the main information

4.

What is the main difference between active voice and passive voice in writing?

a)

Active voice is indirect and uses more words

b)

Passive voice is indirect and uses more words

c)

Passive voice is more direct and uses fewer words

d)

Active voice is more direct and uses fewer words

5.

What is the role of a journalist in verifying sources?

a)

To make up information

b)

To confuse the reader

c)

To provide false information

d)

To ensure accuracy

6.

What is the purpose of editing in news writing?

a)

To make the story longer

b)

To refine the story before publishing

c)

To confuse the reader

d)

To hide the main information

7.

What is the angle of a news story?

a)

The introduction of the story

b)

The conclusion of the story

c)

The summary of the story

d)

The theme and focus of the piece that makes it newsworthy

8.

What is the first step in crafting a journalistic story?

a)

Writing a strong lede

b)

Using quotes

c)

Gathering the information

d)

Finding the angle

9.

What is the main technique used in news writing to present information?

a)

Using long and complex sentences

b)

Using short and direct sentences

c)

Using irrelevant information

d)

Using passive voice

10.

What are the five W's?

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