WorksheetsArticle Writing Vocab
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Inverted Pyramid Style
a piece of writing about a subject in a newspaper or magazine
the rights or permission for one paper to publish a story-no one else
a group of letters and numbers in the same style-size and font
the news article starts with important info
Which of the following words best describes a concise and clear style of writing often used in articles?
Verbose
Succinct
Ambiguous
Redundant
What is the primary purpose of a headline in an article?
To provide detailed information
To summarize the entire article
To grab the reader's attention
To list the author's credentials
In article writing, what does the term 'lede' refer to?
The conclusion of the article
The first sentence or paragraph
The author's biography
The list of references
Which word is synonymous with 'bias' in the context of article writing?
Objectivity
Prejudice
Neutrality
Impartiality
What does the term 'byline' refer to in an article?
The main body of the article
The author's name and date
The conclusion
The introduction
Which of the following is a characteristic of a feature article?
Strictly factual
Highly opinionated
Narrative style
Brief and concise
What is the role of a 'subheading' in an article?
To introduce a new section
To conclude the article
To provide a summary
To list references
Which of the following best describes 'editorializing' in article writing?
Presenting facts without opinion
Adding personal opinion to factual reporting
Writing a summary of the article
Listing sources and references
What is the meaning of 'attribution' in the context of article writing?
Claiming ownership of an idea
Citing the source of information
Writing the article anonymously
Editing the article for clarity
Which of the following terms refers to the main idea or point of an article?
Theme
Plot
Thesis
Narrative
What does 'copyediting' involve in the process of article writing?
Writing the first draft
Checking for grammatical errors
Conducting interviews
Publishing the article
Which of the following is a common feature of an opinion piece?
Objective analysis
Personal viewpoint
Statistical data
Historical context
What is the purpose of a 'call to action' in an article?
To entertain the reader
To inform the reader
To persuade the reader to take action
To provide background information
Which term describes the practice of using a pseudonym in article writing?
Anonymity
Alias
Pen name
Ghostwriting
