Newspaper

1. Quoting the same student over and over may raise his or her self esteem, but doesn't indicate good journalism.

True

False

2. Which is correct

A) She (laid) the book on the coffee table.

B) She (lay) the book on the coffee table.

3. Quotes in a story are more useful if they are from people who know something about the story.

True

False

4. By presenting both sides of a controversy , reporters always ensure that the news story is fair and balanced...

True

False

5. What is a lead paragraph?

The last paragraph of a news story

The first paragraph of a news story

A paragraph containing interview questions

6. If someone has nothing interesting to say or add to a story but you need one more quote, you should quote that person anyway.

True

False

7. Which is Correct

A) What you say (affects) people.

B) What you say (effects) people.

8. In journalism, a "lead" is

The very last thing you write in an article.

The same as the headline.

The first paragraph of a story.

Really cute.

9. It is always best to start the interview with a really personal question.

True

False

10. What type of hook do journalists typically use for a news story lead?

The date of the event

A cute or clever observation

The piece of information that will be most important to the readers

11. A good type of article to use the Inverted Pyramid would be

A personality feature about a movie star

A hard news article about a significant event

A classified ad

The horoscopes

12. How many quotes should the average article have?

Zero

1-2

3-4

6-8

13. When writing a news article

You should include the "who" and the "what"

You should include the "when" and the "where"

You should include the "why" and the "how"

All of the above, in fact, you should include all the W's and H as soon as possible

14. Because of its structure, a news story can be symbolized with:

A. Inverted pyramid

B. Triangle

C. Circle

D. Infiniti symbol

15. Which of the following type of article requires objectivity?

An editorial

A news story

An opinion article

16. What are ethics?

The policy of all reporters to get the story no matter the cost.

The rules created by the school to keep reporters from writing about uncomfortable topics.

The laws created by congress in the US to keep journalists in check.

17. Which of the following is a correct way to format a quote?

“I loved the play,” freshman Jane Doe said.

Jane Doe, freshman said. “I loved the play.”

Jane Doe, fr. said, “I loved the play.”

When interviewing Jane Doe who happens to be a freshman, she told me that she “loved the play.”

18. AP style means:

A. Advanced Placement

B. Associated Press

C. Aaron Pulitzer

D. Application

19. Which is correct

B) Swearing was not (permissible) in her house.

A) Swearing was not (permissable) in her house.

20. A reason to write in the Inverted Pyramid style is because

That shape is cool

Your editor might cut off the last part of your article

Not all readers will finish the article but they still want all the information

Both b and c

21. A "Summary Lead"

Summarizes your article.

Always is phrased in the form of a question.

Inludes several of the "Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How.

Both a and c

22. Which is Correct

A) Everything was (all right.)

B) Everything was (alright.)

23. Your job as a journalist is to write a clear, fairly short sentence for a lead that reveals all, telling the end result of the story. Someone should be able to read the lead and be informed about what happened without reading the rest of the story.

Exactly.

Huh?

This is not true.

I'm sort of hungry for pork rinds.

24. 1. What does it mean to write concisely?

Use active voice as much as possible

Get right to the point

Both A and B

25. What is a feature story?

A news story with a human interest angle

An article based on the writer's opinion concerning an important issue

Fluff material such as horoscopes and crossword puzzles

26. When writing an article using the Inverted Pyramid style,

The most important information goes first

Fine details should go first

The "who" should go first

A quote should go first

27. The purpose of writing a good lead is to

Give readers the most important information in a clear, concise and interesting manner.

Establish the voice and direction of an article.

Grab the reader's interest.

All of the above.

28. In news, a story should be written following which order?

A. Chronological or sequential

B. Illogical

C. From the last thing that happened to the first—like 24

D. From most newsworthy facts to least important details

29. If an interviewee is giving you weak quotes, what do you need to do?

Immediately go talk to another person

Keep pushing them by asking them "why?"

Tell them they are useless and walk away

Whine to Mrs. Elwood about how no one gave you good quotes

30. What should the first sentence or paragraph of a good news story include?

A. My locker combination

B. A good introduction to the story starting at the beginning

C. The answers to who, what, when, where

D. Something to grab the reader’s attention

31. 1. What should the lead paragraph of a news story contain?

At least 2 of the 5 Ws and 1 H

A human interest hook

All of the 5 Ws and 1 H (or at least as many as possible)

32. It is best to have really long 8-10 sentence paragraphs in a news article.

True

False

33. When writing in the Inverted Pyramid style,

Leave out all the details

Your details should build to a climax and resolution

The details should become less and less important

Always wear a fedora

34. What are the sentences called that connect the quotations?

Content

Commentary

Transition

Opinion

35. Which is correct

A) The foreman of the jury read (its) verdict aloud.

B) The foreman of the jury read (their) verdict aloud.

36. What does it mean to be objective?

Include your opinion in your story

Use personal pronouns (such as I, you, we)

Reporting just the facts

37. Which of the following is not one of the basic criteria of newsworthiness?

Timeliness

Proximity

Conflict

Consensus

Human interest

38. Paraphrasing is...

Making compound sentences in your writing.

Directly quoting the author in your writing.

Summarizing main ideas into your own words

Citing the source of your information.

39. News articles should be which of the following? (check the six that apply)

Be timely

Have proximity (close to your audience)

Be sensational

Involve consequence or conflict

Be about someone or something of importantance

Involve a teacher

Create an emotional human interest angle

Be about the international community

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