Which of the following news topics is most likely to be considered 'Prominent' news?

A celebrity announcing their engagement

What is 'Solution Journalism' primarily focused on?

Presenting potential solutions to societal issues

What distinguishes editorial and opinion pieces from other types of news?

They present the viewpoint of the author or publication

What does the 'Inverted Pyramid' style in journalism refer to?

Placing the most important information at the beginning

What is the primary purpose of news?

To inform and keep people aware of events

Why is credibility important in journalism?

To ensure that audiences trust and rely on news sources

What is the main characteristic of investigative journalism?

t focuses on uncovering hidden information or exposing wrongdoing

What is a key difference between hard news and feature stories?

Hard news is short and immediate, while feature stories are in-depth

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1
Which of the following is an example of a primary news source?
Encyclopaedias
Eye-witness testimony
Blogs
News articles
2
Which of the following news topics is most likely to be considered 'Prominent' news?
A celebrity announcing their engagement
A family moving to a new house
A local bakery launching a new flavour
A student winning a school competition
3
What is 'Solution Journalism' primarily focused on?
Sensationalising news stories for public attention
Presenting potential solutions to societal issues
Reporting conflicts without suggesting solutions
Covering local crime stories only
4
What distinguishes editorial and opinion pieces from other types of news?
They are always based on first-hand interviews
They do not follow journalistic ethics
They focus solely on breaking news
They present the viewpoint of the author or publication
5
Which of the following is NOT a fundamental quality of news?
Clarity
Accuracy
Objectivity
Bias
6
What does the 'Inverted Pyramid' style in journalism refer to?
Writing in a casual and engaging manner
Using complex words to enhance credibility
Placing the most important information at the beginning
Reporting stories in chronological order
7
Which of the following is NOT an ingredient of news?
Proximity
Timeliness
Impact
Length
8
What type of news is focused on celebrity gossip and lifestyle stories?
Soft news
Investigative journalism
Breaking news
Hard news
9
What is the primary purpose of news?
To manipulate opinions
To spread rumours
To inform and keep people aware of events
To entertain the public
10
Which of the following movies is about investigative journalism?
Jurassic Park
Avengers: Endgame
The Post
Fast & Furious
11
Which type of news would a government press release typically fall under?
Investigative journalism
Breaking news
Editorial
Official statements
12
Why is credibility important in journalism?
To create entertainment value in news reports
To ensure that audiences trust and rely on news sources
To make news reports more sensational
To increase advertising revenue
13
Which of the following is NOT a source of news?
Primary sources
Social media rumours
Official statements
Secondary sources
14
What is the main characteristic of investigative journalism?
It is mainly about sports reporting
t focuses on uncovering hidden information or exposing wrongdoing
It provides updates on daily events
It only covers international news
15
What is a key difference between hard news and feature stories?
Hard news focuses on opinions, while features focus on facts
Hard news is fictional, while feature stories are real
Feature stories are only published in tabloids
Hard news is short and immediate, while feature stories are in-depth

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