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WorksheetsStory Structures in Journalism
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is the primary purpose of taking stock of the pieces before writing a news story?
To write the lead
To fill in gaps in information
To conduct interviews
To select a story structure
Which story structure is characterized by presenting the most important information at the beginning?
The Kebab
The Accordion
The Pyramid
The Inverted Pyramid
What does the 'Martini Glass' structure transition to after the lead?
A thematic analysis
A chronological format
An anecdotal format
A summary of quotes
In which structure do journalists use a 'zooming in' and 'zooming out' pattern?
The Kebab
The Accordion
The Inverted Pyramid
The Pyramid
What is a key advantage of the inverted pyramid structure?
It provides a chronological account
It allows for creative storytelling
It condenses information efficiently
It builds tension and conflict
Which structure is best suited for longer stories with compelling characters?
The Inverted Pyramid
The Martini Glass
The Pyramid
The Accordion
What is the primary focus of the 'Kebab' structure?
Background information
Statistical data
Anecdotes and themes
Chronological events
What should a journalist do if they notice gaps in their interview notes?
Start writing immediately
Change the story structure
Conduct supplemental interviews
Ignore them
Which structure is less common in journalism and builds up to the most interesting information?
The Pyramid
The Accordion
The Inverted Pyramid
The Kebab
What is the purpose of color-coding information during the writing process?
To highlight errors
To categorize quotes
To denote importance
To make it visually appealing
What is a 'nut graf' in journalistic writing?
A quote from a source
The lead paragraph
A background section
A summary of the story
Which structure is particularly useful for data-driven stories?
The Inverted Pyramid
The Accordion
The Pyramid
The Kebab
What should journalists consider when selecting a story structure?
The target audience's expectations
The journalist's personal preference
The number of sources available
The length of the story only
What is the main characteristic of the 'Accordion' structure?
It uses a chronological format
It focuses on a single anecdote
It presents information in a pyramid shape
It oscillates between data and anecdotes
