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Publications/Journalism Final Exam

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Journalism is the art of storytelling.

a)

true

b)

false

2.

There are basic styles of writing a story.

a)

true

b)

false

3.

Photojournalism is telling a story using pictures.

a)

true

b)

false

4.

Headlines are used to catch the eye of the reader.

a)

true

b)

false

5.

The length of articles in newspapers is measured in linear inches.

a)

true

b)

false

6.

The editor of newspapers, magazines and other print media is who writes the articles.

a)

true

b)

false

7.

Layout refers to the style of writing a journalist uses to write an article.

a)

true

b)

false

8.

It is essential that Journalists stay informed of current events.

a)

true

b)

false

9.

A Straight Lead story refers to the headline used for an article.

a)

true

b)

false

10.

The pictures we viewed in class of the Kent State massacre during the Viet Nam War is an example of a Straight-Lead Story.

a)

true

b)

false

11.

When writing an Editorial article, you must address the who, what, when, where why and how.

a)

true

b)

false

12.

It is acceptable for the Journalist to express their opinion when writing an Editorial article.

a)

true

b)

false

13.

A Feature article is a human-interest story.

a)

true

b)

false

14.

Sports articles can be written in a variety of styles.

a)

true

b)

false

15.

A direct quotation is used when a journalist describes something a person said in the article.

a)

true

b)

false

16.

Indirect quotes are used to describe other sources in an article.

a)

true

b)

false

17.

Writing your story about the cross-country team in the film “McFarland U.S.A” is an example of a Sports Feature Story.

a)

true

b)

false

18.

A Journalist should put the filler at the end of the article.

a)

true

b)

false

19.

In a comprehensive high school Journalism is the class that produces the yearbook.

a)

true

b)

false

20.

In a comprehensive high school Publications is the class that produces the school newspaper.

a)

true

b)

false

21.

To ensure the accuracy of the information in the article he writes, a journalist should always take notes when gathering information or quoting.

a)

true

b)

false

22.

The internet is a good source of information to rely on when writing a story.

a)

true

b)

false

23.

The hook is what is used to catch the reader's attention and is found in the body of the article.

a)

true

b)

false

24.

The only type of article that you can give your opinion and be subjective vs. objective is a feature article.

a)

true

b)

false

25.

The main type of article that Journalists write are News articles.

a)

true

b)

false