WorksheetsEditorial Writing Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the purpose of an editorial?
To entertain the readers with light-hearted discussions
To criticize and attack personalities
To promote fake news and misinformation
To provide an objective explanation of a controversial issue
What is the structure of an editorial?
Introduction, Conclusion, Supporting Evidence
Title, Introduction, Body, Conclusion
Plot, Characters, Setting, Conflict
Thesis, Antithesis, Synthesis
What is the function of an editorial of interpretation?
To criticize and point out faults in a situation
To take a neutral stand and let readers choose a side
To praise a worthy deed done by a person or institution
To persuade the readers to adopt a certain stand
What is the characteristic of a good editorial?
It avoids presenting opposing viewpoints
It is lengthy and lacks a concise conclusion
It uses emotional rhetoric and attacks personalities
It simplifies complex issues and provides alternative solutions
What is the primary aim of an editorial of argumentation or persuasion?
To convince the reader to adopt a certain stand on a controversial issue
To entertain the readers with light-hearted discussions
To criticize and attack personalities
To promote fake news and misinformation
What is the editorial lead?
A brief statement about the news event or issue upon which the editorial is based
A summary of the editorial's conclusion
The heart of the story like in the news
A showcase of the write-up
What is the first-person plural voice commonly used in editorial writing?
I, Me
They, Them
We, Our
He, She
What is the purpose of conceding a point of the opposition in an editorial?
To acknowledge good points and appear rational
To promote fake news and misinformation
To avoid presenting opposing viewpoints
To attack the emotions of the readers
What is the recommended word count for an editorial?
Less than 100 words
1000-1500 words
More than 2000 words
300-500 words
What is the news peg in an editorial?
A brief statement about the news event or issue upon which the editorial is based
A summary of the editorial's conclusion
The heart of the story like in the news
A showcase of the write-up
What is the purpose of crafting an outline before writing an editorial?
To promote fake news and misinformation
To plan the structure and content of the editorial
To attack the emotions of the readers
To avoid presenting opposing viewpoints
What is the function of an editorial of commendation or tribute?
To praise a worthy deed done by a person or institution
To persuade the readers to adopt a certain stand
To take a neutral stand and let readers choose a side
To criticize and point out faults in a situation
What is the recommended approach for presenting arguments in an editorial?
Purely emotional rhetoric, avoiding logical and ethical arguments
Attacking the emotions of the readers
Logical and ethical arguments, avoiding purely emotional rhetoric
Promoting fake news and misinformation
What is the primary aim of an editorial of crusade?
To promote a concept, idea, or advocacy
To entertain the readers with light-hearted discussions
To criticize and attack personalities
To take a neutral stand and let readers choose a side
What is the purpose of an editorial of entertainment?
To criticize and attack personalities
To discuss issues lightly with a serious point gently suggested
To promote fake news and misinformation
To persuade the readers to adopt a certain stand
