News Article Writing

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Test your knowledge on the key aspects of writing news articles and learn how to make your articles newsworthy

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1
True or false: The lead paragraph is crucial.
True
False
2
What is the inverted pyramid style?
Most important info first
Only quotes first
Least important info first
Random order of details
3
What is a byline?
A photo caption
A headline
A quote
Author's name
4
What is a key aspect of writing?
Clear sentences
Avoiding details
Ignoring audience
Using complex language
5
Which is NOT a school news topic?
School performances
Sports events
Student achievements
Weather forecasts
6
What is the purpose of a photo caption?
To explain images
To distract from text
To confuse readers
To add length
7
What should headlines do?
Be long and complex
Use past tense
Avoid action words
Grab attention
8
Which detail is important to add?
Unverified quotes
Personal opinions
Vague descriptions
Accurate facts
9
What should you include in the body?
Only background info
Only facts
Only quotes
Supporting details
10
What makes news newsworthy?
Interesting and timely
Only current events
Only local stories
Only celebrity news
11
What is a crucial part of gathering facts?
Ignoring details
Taking clear notes
Relying on memory
Skipping verification
12
What should you do after writing?
Have someone review it
Submit without review
Change nothing
Ignore feedback
13
What should the conclusion include?
Long summaries
Only past events
Future plans
Unrelated topics
14
Which is a formatting tip?
Use unclear fonts
Add relevant photos
Avoid captions
Skip the date
15
What should you verify?
All facts
Only headlines
Only quotes
Only opinions
16
How should you edit your article?
Avoid reading out loud
Skip peer reviews
Ignore spelling errors
Check for grammar mistakes
17
What is the main goal of a news article?
To promote opinions
To inform readers
To entertain only
To confuse readers

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