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WorksheetsJournalism Final Exam
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 30mins
What voice is used for writing headlines?
Active voice
Passive voice
Subjunctive voice
Imperative voice
What is the difference between upstyle and downstyle headlines?
Upstyle uses all lowercase letters; downstyle uses all uppercase.
Upstyle capitalizes the first letter of each word; downstyle uses sentence case.
Upstyle uses italics; downstyle uses bold.
Upstyle is longer; downstyle is shorter.
A kicker is like a __________ because __________.
Subtitle; it provides additional information
Title; it summarizes the main point
Caption; it describes an image
Footnote; it gives extra details
What is a deck in the headline of a story?
A subheadline that provides more detail
A list of key points
A summary of the article
A conclusion statement
A headline is...
In the news?
A large piece of text that describes the content of the page
A line across your forehead
Headlines are used to catch the eye of the reader.
true
false
What is a news lead? Choose all that apply.
The most important sentence in the article.
It is a promo that announces an upcoming event.
The very first sentence in the article with the most pertinent information.
It is the sentence that hooks and grabs your reader into the article.
Explain the difference between the inverted pyramid (format covered at the start of the year) and the hourglass article format.
Explain in your own words the transition-quote model format in journalistic writing.
In your opinion, which format, inverted pyramid, hourglass, or transition quote, is the strongest method? Why? Support with evidence.
Which format did you choose for your article last week? Was that the best format choice? If not, how could it have been improved? Be specific.
Explain the summary lead.
A lead that provides a detailed background of the topic.
A lead that summarizes the main point of the article.
A lead that starts with a question to engage the reader.
A lead that includes a quote from an expert.
Explain an anecdotal lead.
A lead that uses a personal story to illustrate a point.
A lead that lists statistical data.
A lead that provides a historical overview.
A lead that begins with a definition.
Explain the scene-setting lead.
A lead that describes the setting to create a vivid image.
A lead that includes a list of key points.
A lead that starts with a rhetorical question.
A lead that provides a summary of the article.
What should be included in your lead?
Unrelated anecdotes.
The main point and key details.
Detailed background information.
Multiple quotes from various sources.
Conversely, what should be avoided in your lead?
Clear and concise language.
Irrelevant details and tangents.
Engaging and interesting facts.
A strong hook to grab attention.
Quotes should be used ______________________. Why? Explain.
Sparingly, to maintain originality.
Frequently, to fill space.
Randomly, to add variety.
Never, to avoid plagiarism.
When should quotes not be used in an article?
When paraphrasing is more effective.
When the quote is too long.
When the quote is irrelevant.
All of the above.
Attribution is the act of giving credit to the original author.
Giving credit to the original author.
Ignoring the source of information.
Using quotes without permission.
Changing the original text.
When citing a longer quote, where should the attribution take place?
At the beginning of the quote.
At the end of the quote.
In the middle of the quote.
Not necessary for longer quotes.
Identify the 2 cardinal sins of using quotes.
Misquoting and overusing.
Paraphrasing and summarizing.
Citing and referencing.
Editing and revising.
According to the skills required to become a journalist, what skills do you believe you are most proficient in?
Writing
Research
Interviewing
Photography
Identify the general duties of a sports journalist.
Covering sports events
Writing fiction stories
Conducting scientific research
Designing sports equipment
What is a news lead? Choose all that apply.
The most important sentence in the article.
It is a promo that announces an upcoming event.
The very first sentence in the article with the most pertinent information.
It is the sentence that hooks and grabs your reader into the article.
A news or sports story should be written in which format?
Inverted Pyramid
Regular Pyramid
Block
Five Paragraph
What Kings' Courier article has been your favorite this year and why?
What is the primary purpose of a headline in journalism?
To include multiple quotes.
To provide detailed background information.
To grab the reader's attention.
To summarize the entire article.
Which of the following is a characteristic of a good lead in journalism?
It avoids the main point.
It is lengthy and detailed.
It includes unrelated anecdotes.
It is clear and concise.
What is the role of attribution in journalism?
To give credit to the original author.
To ignore the source of information.
To use quotes without permission.
To change the original text.
What is the primary function of a lead in a news article?
To provide a detailed background.
To summarize the main point and engage the reader.
To include multiple quotes.
To list all the sources used.
Which of the following is a common mistake when writing headlines?
Keeping it concise.
Using active voice.
Being too vague or unclear.
Including a strong verb.
What is the purpose of using a kicker in journalism?
To introduce a new topic.
To offer additional context or information.
To conclude the article.
To provide a summary of the article.
