Which of the following should a sports writer always include?

Game statistics and key highlights

Which of the following is a good example of a feature article headline?

A Day in the Life of a Firefighter

Which source is considered a primary source in news writing?

A government official’s speech

Which headline is appropriate for a sports article?

“LeBron James Scores 50 Points in Lakers’ Win”

Which introduction style is best for grabbing attention in a feature article?

Using a rhetorical question or startling statement

Which of these is a characteristic of an opinion article?

Includes a "newspeg" to introduce the issue

What is a key feature of broadcast journalism?

Reports are designed for immediate comprehension

Which of the following best defines journalism?

The practice of investigating and reporting news

Which of these best describes a “summary lead” in sports writing?

It provides all key game details in the opening

Which of the following is an example of a news article headline?

"Government Announces New Education Policy"

Which of the following is an ethical responsibility of a journalist?

Reporting accurate and balanced news

Which of the following is an example of journalistic writing?

A news report on a political event

What is the purpose of the “key play lead” in sports writing?

To describe the most exciting moment of the game

What is the primary purpose of an infomercial?

To inform and persuade the audience

Which is the best example of an informative headline?

“Breaking: Mayor Announces New Traffic Rules”

Which of the following is true about feature writing?

It is timeless and can be read anytime

Which of the following is true about print journalism?

It uses formal and descriptive language

Why should a sports article remain objective?

To ensure fairness and credibility

What is a key characteristic of an infomercial?

It combines information and sales techniques

Which of the following is a strong call-to-action in an infomercial?

“Buy now and experience the change!”

What is the purpose of a news article?

To inform readers with objective facts

What does the lead paragraph in a news article do?

Introduces the most important information

Which of these is a shared characteristic of both print and broadcast journalism?

They both follow a structured news format

What makes a feature article different from a news article?

Feature articles focus on human interest and storytelling

What is the main difference between news and opinion writing?

News provides facts; opinion expresses viewpoints

Why is journalism important to society?

It ensures people stay informed about current events

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1
Which of the following should a sports writer always include?
An emotional rant about the referee
Personal opinions about the players
Game statistics and key highlights
Unverified rumors from social media
2
Which of the following is a good example of a feature article headline?
A Day in the Life of a Firefighter
Firefighters Respond to Emergency
Fire Safety Rules Updated
Breaking: Fire Erupts in Downtown Mall
3
Which source is considered a primary source in news writing?
A history book
A government official’s speech
A documentary
A news website summary
4
Which headline is appropriate for a sports article?
“I Don’t Like Soccer”
“Why You Should Like Football”
“The Best Basketball Team Ever”
“LeBron James Scores 50 Points in Lakers’ Win”
5
What is the main structure used in news writing?
Inverted Pyramid
Chronological Order
Cause and Effect
Compare and Contrast
6
Which introduction style is best for grabbing attention in a feature article?
Listing facts without explanation
Using a rhetorical question or startling statement
Avoiding descriptions
Starting with a boring statement
7
Which of these is a characteristic of an opinion article?
Reports events without personal input
Includes the 5Ws and 1H structure
Uses a neutral and objective tone
Includes a "newspeg" to introduce the issue
8
What is a key feature of broadcast journalism?
Long-form written analysis is required
Reports are designed for immediate comprehension
It does not use visuals or audio
Articles are published in newspapers
9
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good feature article?
Reports only recent events
Contains a strong narrative
Uses descriptive words
May include dialogue
10
Which of the following best defines journalism?
The practice of investigating and reporting news
The act of writing personal diaries
The process of making advertisements
The art of writing fictional stories
11
Which of these is a key part of an opinion article?
A summary of multiple viewpoints
A strong personal stance
Only facts without any interpretation
5Ws and 1H
12
Which of these best describes a “summary lead” in sports writing?
It focuses on one specific play
It provides all key game details in the opening
It only includes player reactions
It does not include the final score
13
Which of the following is an example of a news article headline?
"The Rise of Online Learning: A Personal Take"
"My Thoughts on the Latest Film Release"
"Government Announces New Education Policy"
"Why We Need Stricter Traffic Rules"
14
Which of the following is an ethical responsibility of a journalist?
Spreading unverified information
Reporting accurate and balanced news
Creating clickbait headlines
Writing only about their personal interests
15
Which of the following is an example of journalistic writing?
A research paper about climate change
A news report on a political event
A personal blog about daily life
A poem about the environment
16
What is the purpose of the “key play lead” in sports writing?
To discuss the team’s history
To focus on player interviews
To highlight the final score
To describe the most exciting moment of the game
17
What is the primary purpose of an infomercial?
To inform and persuade the audience
To share personal opinions
To provide pure entertainment
To report breaking news
18
Which is the best example of an informative headline?
“Traffic is So Annoying!”
“Breaking: Mayor Announces New Traffic Rules”
“Why I Hate Road Construction”
“Someone Said the Mayor is Changing the Rules”
19
Which of the following is true about feature writing?
It is strictly factual and does not entertain
It avoids personal stories
It always follows the inverted pyramid structure
It is timeless and can be read anytime
20
Which of the following is NOT a type of journalistic writing?
Fiction
News
Feature
Opinion
21
What should a journalist avoid in a news article?
Quoting reliable sources
Reporting verified facts
Using personal opinions
Writing in an objective tone
22
What is an effective way to end a feature article?
By leaving a question for the reader
By repeating the introduction
By using a relevant quote
All of the above
23
Which of the following is NOT a news value?
Timeliness
Creativity
Oddity
Proximity
24
Which of the following is true about print journalism?
It relies mainly on live reporting
It uses formal and descriptive language
It does not allow for investigative reporting
It prioritizes short and conversational sentences
25
Which introduction technique is commonly used in feature articles?
Summary Lead
Rhetorical Question
Technical Definition
Statistical Overview
26
Which topic of feature article is a first-hand account of an event?
Description
Experience/Adventure
Backgrounder
Personality
27
Which of the following is NOT a topic of a feature article?
Personality
Editorial
Narrative
Experience/Adventure
28
Why should a sports article remain objective?
To entertain the audience with biased opinions
To ensure fairness and credibility
To make the article longer
To convince people to support one team
29
What is a key characteristic of an infomercial?
It combines information and sales techniques
It is purely entertainment-based
It focuses on storytelling without a message
It presents only facts without persuasion
30
Which of the following is a strong call-to-action in an infomercial?
“Buy now and experience the change!”
“Maybe you should try this.”
“This is just an idea.”
“Our product is good.”
31
What is the purpose of a news article?
To express personal beliefs
To entertain readers with jokes
To persuade people to take a side
To inform readers with objective facts
32
What does the lead paragraph in a news article do?
Contains a personal opinion about the topic
Gives minor details about the story
Introduces the most important information
Discusses the background of the journalist
33
Which of these is a shared characteristic of both print and broadcast journalism?
They both rely heavily on visual storytelling
They both allow for personal opinions in news stories
They both follow a structured news format
They both use highly detailed, lengthy explanations
34
What makes a feature article different from a news article?
Feature articles are shorter
Feature articles focus on human interest and storytelling
Feature articles must be written daily
Feature articles follow a strict format
35
What is the main difference between news and opinion writing?
News provides facts; opinion expresses viewpoints
Opinion articles contain only quotes
Opinion articles are longer than news reports
News articles do not include headlines
36
Why is journalism important to society?
It ensures people stay informed about current events
It replaces the need for history books
It allows people to share their personal opinions only
It spreads entertainment and humor

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