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Journalism Final Review Part 1
Journalism Final Review Part 1
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1
What does the "inverted pyramid" style of writing refer to?
Using a narrative style
Starting with the most important information
Starting with the least important information
Presenting information in chronological order
2
Which of the following is a key principle of journalism?
opinion
objectivity
bias
subjectivity
3
Which of the following describes "citizen journalism"?
Journalism conducted by professional journalists only
Journalism focused on celebrity news
News coverage by non-professionals using social media
Government-controlled media
4
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of journalists?
Reporting news accurately
Ensuring all news is entertaining
Reporting news without bias
Investigating issues of public interest
5
What is libel?
A form of advertising
written defamation
a type of news report
oral defamation
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What is the term for a news story that covers events as they occur?
feature article
breaking news
editorial
investigative report
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What is a "beat" in journalism?
A specific topic or area of coverage
a type of news article
an audience demographic
a writing style
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Which of the following is a characteristic of a feature story?
It is always objective
It focuses on in-depth analysis and storytelling
It covers breaking news exclusively
It is typically short
9
What is the main focus of investigative journalism?
to report on sport events
to provide entertainment
to summarize news reports
to unconver hidden truths or corruption
10
Which of these platforms is
primarily
used for digital journalism?
print newspapers
TV
social media
radio
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What does "fact-checking" ensure in journalism?
information accuracy
All sources are anonymous
Opinions are expressed
Stories are entertaining
12
What is the main legal defense against a libel claim?
The statement was published.
The statement was true.
The statement was opinion.
The statement was made by a journalist.
13
What is the purpose of a press release?
To entertain the public
To provide unbiased news
To criticize public figures
To promote a product or event
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Which of the following is a common ethical guideline for journalists?
Personal opinions should dominate reporting
Fictitious stories are allowed if entertaining
Plagiarism is acceptable if the source is not mentioned
Journalists should remain unbiased
15
What is the primary purpose of journalism?
to promote products
to create opinions
to entertain
to inform the public
16
Which of the following best describes slander?
Truthful statements that cause harm
statements made on social media
false statements made in writing
false statements made orally
17
Which of the following is considered a primary source in journalism?
a government report
an eye witness account
a news editorial
a textbook
18
What is the primary role of an editor in a newsroom?
to manage finances
to oversee content quality and accuracy
to write articles
to conduct interviews
19
What term is used for the audience that consumes news?
viewers
all of the above
readers
public
20
What is a "lede" or “lead” in journalism?
a summary of a news story
the conclusion of an article
a type of interview
the opening sentence or paragraph
21
What is the significance of "source attribution" in journalism?
It is unnecessary
It complicates the writing process
It is only for opinion pieces
It helps to verify information
22
In order to win a libel lawsuit, a plaintiff must prove which of the following?
The statement was an opinion.
The statement was widely circulated.
The statement was made in good faith.
The statement was false.
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Which of the following is NOT a type of journalism?
sports journalism
technical journalism
sensational journalism
investigative journalism
