Which of the following is an example of an effective headline?

B. "Students Shine in Regional Science Fair Win"

Which of the following would be considered a credible source for a news article?

C. An expert in the field being discussed

Why is MLA citation important in journalism and writing?

B. To avoid plagiarism and give credit to sources

Which of the following is an example of yellow journalism?

B. A front page headline saying "ALIENS LAND IN NEW YORK!" with no evidence

Which of the following best describes a good infographic?

B. Shows data clearly with labels and visuals

What is the purpose of the lead (or lede) in a news article?

C. To grab attention and summarize key facts

What is the main purpose of using the 5 W's in journalism?

C. To ensure the reader gets all the basic facts

What is the main purpose of a headline?

C. To grab attention and give a brief idea of the story

What is the role of a photojournalist?

B. To document news visually through photographs

What is the main characteristic of yellow journalism?

C. Sensational headlines and exaggerated stories

What is the main idea behind the inverted pyramid structure in news writing?

D. Present the most important information first

What is the purpose of an infographic in journalism?

To visually present data or information

Which of the following is most important for photojournalism ethics?

C. Capturing real, unaltered events truthfully

Which of these stories would most likely be considered timely?

B. Breaking news about a wildfire

What is bias in journalism?

C. A slanted or one-sided presentation of information

Why is it important to use credible sources in journalism?

C. To ensure accuracy and public trust

Why is yellow journalism considered unethical?

C. It can mislead or misinform the public

studbud

Journalism Review

23 termsStudBud Administration18 plays

Imported from external platform

Flashcards23 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 23

Answers

1
Which of the following is an example of an effective headline?
A. "Stuff Happened at School Yesterday"
B. "Students Shine in Regional Science Fair Win"
D. "It Was a Good Day for Some People"
C. "News Report From Your Local Journal"
2
Which of the following would be considered a credible source for a news article?
B. A meme shared on social media
D. A friend’s opinion
C. An expert in the field being discussed
A. An anonymous internet comment
3
Why is MLA citation important in journalism and writing?
B. To avoid plagiarism and give credit to sources
D. To fill space in the article
A. To make articles longer
C. To promote famous authors
4
Which of the following is an example of yellow journalism?
D. An investigative report with interviews
A. A news story citing credible sources
B. A front page headline saying "ALIENS LAND IN NEW YORK!" with no evidence
C. A feature story about a community event
5
Which of the following best describes a good infographic?
B. Shows data clearly with labels and visuals
A. Crowded with images and hard to read
D. Includes long quotes from sources
C. Only uses bright colors
6
Which part of the article usually contains the most essential facts in inverted pyramid style?
C. The beginning (lead)
D. The headline
A. The conclusion
B. The middle
7
Which of the following is considered unethical in journalism?
C. Fabricating quotes or facts
A. Getting both sides of a story
D. Reporting public information
B. Quoting verified sources
8
What is the purpose of the lead (or lede) in a news article?
D. To express the reporter’s feelings
C. To grab attention and summarize key facts
A. To provide detailed background
B. To list all sources used
9
A story about a local school winning a national award is newsworthy because of:
Conflict
Oddity
Currency
Proximity and impact
10
What is the main purpose of using the 5 W's in journalism?
D. To confuse the competition
B. To entertain the audience
C. To ensure the reader gets all the basic facts
A. To make the article longer
11
What is the main purpose of a headline?
D. To make people laugh
C. To grab attention and give a brief idea of the story
B. To fill up space on the page
A. To summarize the entire article in detail
12
What is the role of a photojournalist?
D. To paint portraits of reporters
B. To document news visually through photographs
C. To edit videos for TV shows
A. To take artistic selfies for the front page
13
What is the main characteristic of yellow journalism?
B. Use of infographics and data
C. Sensational headlines and exaggerated stories
A. Strict objectivity and facts
D. Focus on political analysis
14
What is the main idea behind the inverted pyramid structure in news writing?
C. Organize the story by increasing excitement
D. Present the most important information first
A. Put the least important details first
B. Start with personal opinions
15
What is the purpose of an infographic in journalism?
To replace the written story
To visually present data or information
To decorate the article with images
To display the author’s opinion
16
Which of the following is most important for photojournalism ethics?
C. Capturing real, unaltered events truthfully
D. Staging dramatic scenes for better effect
A. Adding filters for drama
B. Using photos from social media without credit
17
In the sentence “The fire started at 2 a.m. and burned three homes,” which W is being answered?
Who
Where
When
Why
18
Which of these stories would most likely be considered timely?
D. A how-to article on tying shoelaces
B. Breaking news about a wildfire
A. A report on a 1990s music group
C. A biography of a famous chef
19
What is bias in journalism?
A. A neutral viewpoint
B. An objective presentation of all facts
C. A slanted or one-sided presentation of information
D. An advertisement
20
Why is it important to use credible sources in journalism?
D. To make the article longer
B. To entertain readers
A. To save time
C. To ensure accuracy and public trust
21
Which of the following is NOT typically a factor in determining a story's newsworthiness?
Entertainment value
Author’s salary
Timeliness
Proximity
22
Why is yellow journalism considered unethical?
D. It avoids exciting language
A. It uses only government sources
B. It includes long paragraphs
C. It can mislead or misinform the public
23
Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 W’s of journalism?
When
Who
Why
Would

Journalism Review Flashcards | StudBud