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Editorial Writing Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the purpose of an editorial?

a)

To entertain the readers with light-hearted discussions

b)

To criticize and attack personalities

c)

To promote fake news and misinformation

d)

To provide an objective explanation of a controversial issue

2.

What is the structure of an editorial?

a)

Introduction, Conclusion, Supporting Evidence

b)

Title, Introduction, Body, Conclusion

c)

Plot, Characters, Setting, Conflict

d)

Thesis, Antithesis, Synthesis

3.

What is the function of an editorial of interpretation?

a)

To criticize and point out faults in a situation

b)

To take a neutral stand and let readers choose a side

c)

To praise a worthy deed done by a person or institution

d)

To persuade the readers to adopt a certain stand

4.

What is the characteristic of a good editorial?

a)

It avoids presenting opposing viewpoints

b)

It is lengthy and lacks a concise conclusion

c)

It uses emotional rhetoric and attacks personalities

d)

It simplifies complex issues and provides alternative solutions

5.

What is the primary aim of an editorial of argumentation or persuasion?

a)

To convince the reader to adopt a certain stand on a controversial issue

b)

To entertain the readers with light-hearted discussions

c)

To criticize and attack personalities

d)

To promote fake news and misinformation

6.

What is the editorial lead?

a)

A brief statement about the news event or issue upon which the editorial is based

b)

A summary of the editorial's conclusion

c)

The heart of the story like in the news

d)

A showcase of the write-up

7.

What is the first-person plural voice commonly used in editorial writing?

a)

I, Me

b)

They, Them

c)

We, Our

d)

He, She

8.

What is the purpose of conceding a point of the opposition in an editorial?

a)

To acknowledge good points and appear rational

b)

To promote fake news and misinformation

c)

To avoid presenting opposing viewpoints

d)

To attack the emotions of the readers

9.

What is the recommended word count for an editorial?

a)

Less than 100 words

b)

1000-1500 words

c)

More than 2000 words

d)

300-500 words

10.

What is the news peg in an editorial?

a)

A brief statement about the news event or issue upon which the editorial is based

b)

A summary of the editorial's conclusion

c)

The heart of the story like in the news

d)

A showcase of the write-up

11.

What is the purpose of crafting an outline before writing an editorial?

a)

To promote fake news and misinformation

b)

To plan the structure and content of the editorial

c)

To attack the emotions of the readers

d)

To avoid presenting opposing viewpoints

12.

What is the function of an editorial of commendation or tribute?

a)

To praise a worthy deed done by a person or institution

b)

To persuade the readers to adopt a certain stand

c)

To take a neutral stand and let readers choose a side

d)

To criticize and point out faults in a situation

13.

What is the recommended approach for presenting arguments in an editorial?

a)

Purely emotional rhetoric, avoiding logical and ethical arguments

b)

Attacking the emotions of the readers

c)

Logical and ethical arguments, avoiding purely emotional rhetoric

d)

Promoting fake news and misinformation

14.

What is the primary aim of an editorial of crusade?

a)

To promote a concept, idea, or advocacy

b)

To entertain the readers with light-hearted discussions

c)

To criticize and attack personalities

d)

To take a neutral stand and let readers choose a side

15.

What is the purpose of an editorial of entertainment?

a)

To criticize and attack personalities

b)

To discuss issues lightly with a serious point gently suggested

c)

To promote fake news and misinformation

d)

To persuade the readers to adopt a certain stand