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Study Guide Answers
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1.
The basis for every news story is:
a. facts b. opinions c. social acceptability d. political purity
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a. facts |
2.
What is a more accurate way to describe ?journalistic objectivity??
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fairness |
3.
Where in a newspaper do a writer?s personal opinions belong?
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editorials and signed columns
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4.
What are the Five W?s of journalism?
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Who, What, When, Where, Why
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5.
Besides the Five W?s, what other basic question needs to be answered in
a news story?
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How |
6.
The common way of viewing the composition of a news story is as:
a. a pyramid b. an inverted pyramid c. a squared circle d. a pentagon
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b. an inverted pyramid
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7.
What is the foundation of a news story called?
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the lead
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8.
Where is the foundation of news story located?
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on top (or first)
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9.
What part of a news story supports its function?
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the body
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10.
Events happening first in a related sequence are more important since they
set the stage for everything which follows them. True or false?
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false |
11.
Broad general statements in news stories are dangerous because they often
reflect the writer?s personal opinion. True or false?
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true |
12.
Which verbs provide the most punch to a news story?
a. active b. passive c. offensive d. defensive
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a. active
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13.
Why do most adverbs and some adjectives require care in usage?
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They reflect opinions.
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14.
A newspaper lead should be written in stone and seldom modified. True or false?
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false |
15.
The kinds of leads appropriate for a feature story are not always appropriate
for straight news stories. True or false?
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true |
16.
List three stories that you think your school newspaper needs to cover.
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list--answers will vary |
17.
News features can add depth to our understanding by exploring causes, interpreting
the facts, and weighing their importance. True or false?
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true |
18.
What is another name for interpretive reporting?
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investigative reporting
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19.
Would a "how-to" story be classified as an informative or an entertainment feature?
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informative |
20.
Feature writers don't have to worry as much about facts as do reporters of straight
news. True or false?
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false |
21.
Feature writing involves a shift in emphasis among the basic elements of a news story.
True or false?
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true |
22.
Background and interpretive features are often hung on what?
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a news peg
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23.
Anniversaries are often used as the justification for ___________________ feature
stories.
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historical |
24.
A story designed to emotionally involve readers in the experiences of someone else
is classified as a(n) ________________ ____________________ feature.
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human interest
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25.
To gather facts by talking to someone is known as a(n) ________________________.
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interview |
26.
A good feature writer will work longer gathering information than in writing the actual
story. True or false?
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true |
27.
The figurative description of a feature story resembles:
a. a pyramid b. an inverted pyramid c. a squared circle d. a pentagon
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a. a pyramid
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28.
A feature lead usually opens by making the main point of the story. True or false?
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false |
29.
What is it called when one makes the facts appear to support a preconceived conclusion?
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propaganda |
30.
Introducing the feature topic, building suspense, and delivering the conclusion as if it were a punch line is referred to as ___________________ form.
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climactic |
31.
Because they indicate the opinion of someone other than the writer, quotations should have only a minor place in feature stories. True or false?
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false |
32.
List three feature possibilities.
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list--answers will vary |
33.
Columns and editorials treat facts in a distinctive style and from a particular
_________________ ______ ____________ .
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point of view
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34.
Two possibilities for columnists or editorial writers are to state an opinion or
___________________ ____________________ .
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propose a solution
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35.
Columns, but not editorials, provide the opportunity to air gossip, idle speculation, and overt emotionality without having to be overly concerned
with the facts involved. True or false?
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false |
36.
Why are personal notes columns so popular?
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They include people we know.
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37.
Aside from physical reprisals, what is a danger in printing false, embarrassing, or malicious gossip?
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a libel suit
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38.
What is the difference between school romances and those of movie stars?
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Students are not celebrities.
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39.
The good taste required for a successful columnist can also be phrased as demonstrating_______________ for one's readers.
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respect |
40.
School spirit is always a good topic for an editorial. True or false?
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false |
41.
Editorials provide a place to write one's personal biases and prejudices without having to worry about sticking to the facts. True or false?
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false |
42.
Two of the three functions of an editorial are to _______________________ and _____________________________ .
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ask a question, promote discussion, or propose a solution |
43.
Editorials should be related to recent news events. True or false?
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true |
44.
Space for editorials should not be wasted on small problems, but should be saved for important issues. True or false?
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false |
45.
The first step in editorial writing is to ______________________________.
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gather the facts
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46.
Editorials should present only one side of an issue. True or false?
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false |
47.
There is a reservoir of words and phrases used by editorial writers that one should respect and employ to write a proper editorial. True or false?
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false |
48.
An editorial represents the opinion of:
a. the student body b. the newspaper advisor c. the school board d. the newspaper
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d. the newspaper |
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