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WorksheetsJournalism Quiz
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 W’s used by journalists?
How
Who
Where
Why
What is a "hook" in a news article meant to do?
Engage the reader with an interesting fact, question, or quote
Provide statistics
Summarize the article
List sources
Which tool helps build credibility in a news article?
Facts and statistics
Transition words
Strong headline
Cause and effect structure
What is the purpose of using expert or eyewitness quotes in journalism?
To build credibility
To make the article flow
To show impact
To leave readers thinking
Which structure is used to show impact or importance in a news story?
Problem and solution structure
Inverted Pyramid
Hook
Transition words
What do transition words like "however" and "because" help with in an article?
To make the article flow
To build credibility
To engage the reader
To show impact
How can a journalist leave readers thinking after reading an article?
By considering the future, possible next steps, call to action, or final quote
By using transition words
By including statistics
By writing a strong headline
Which of the following is a writer’s tool to engage the reader?
Strong headline
Transition words
Facts and statistics
Problem and solution structure
What is the purpose of using cause and effect structure in journalism?
To show impact or importance
To make the article flow
To build credibility
To inform quickly
What is the role of a lead in a news article?
To list sources
To grab the reader's attention
To provide background information
To summarize the entire article
Which of the following best describes the term "fact-checking" in journalism?
Verifying the accuracy of information
Creating headlines
Editing for grammar and style
Writing an opinion piece
What is the significance of using a strong conclusion in a news article?
To add more quotes
To confuse the reader
To provide a final thought or call to action
To restate the main points
Which of the following best describes the term "lead" in a news article?
A summary of the article
The opening sentence that captures interest
A quote from an expert
The conclusion of the article
What is the purpose of using subheadings in a news article?
To provide statistics
To break up text and guide the reader
To add more quotes
To confuse the reader
What is the primary characteristic of the inverted pyramid style?
The most important information is placed at the end of the story.
The story begins with background details and builds to the climax.
The most critical information is presented at the beginning, followed by less important details.
Equal emphasis is placed on all parts of the story.
Which of these stories is best suited for the inverted pyramid format?
A breaking news story about a natural disaster.
A feature on the life of a local artist.
A political analysis article.
A profile piece on a community leader.
The inverted pyramid format is ideal for feature writing.
True
False
Inverted pyramid stories often begin with a lead that answers the "5Ws and H."
True
False
What is the inverted pyramid structure in writing?
A method of news writing where the most important points are delivered at the end of the story
A method of news writing where the most important points are delivered at the top of the story
A method of news writing where the most important points are not prioritized
A method of news writing where the most important points are delivered in the middle of the story
What is the purpose of using the inverted pyramid structure in writing?
To hide the main point of the article
To make the article longer and more detailed
To confuse readers with the order of information
To hook readers quickly and get the main point across
What should the body of the article contain in the inverted pyramid structure?
None of the above
Background information that is more important than the lead
Only the most essential info appearing earlier in the story
Supporting details, quotes from sources, and additional supplementary information
What should appear last in the inverted pyramid story structure?
The body of the article
The lead paragraph
A section of additional related information
None of the above
