Duplicate of Basics of Journalism

Question 1

Is this headline most likely real news, or fake? "Selena Gomez said WHAT to the Weeknd?!"

Accepted Answer

Fake

Question 2

Is this headline most likely real news, or fake? "'Porch pirates' steal holiday packages"

Accepted Answer

Real

Question 3

One sign that a story might be fake news is:

Accepted Answer

It is a meme

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a good interview question?

Accepted Answer

Do you like the show Riverdale?

Question 5

The opening of a news story describes the basic information of a story and is called the _____.

Accepted Answer

news lead

Question 6

What is included near to the end of a news article?

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background info, quotes, and less important info

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a good interview question?

Accepted Answer

What is your favorite holiday?

Question 8

Is this headline most likely real news, or fake? "Memphis takes down its Confederate statues"

Accepted Answer

Real

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT included in the news lead?

Accepted Answer

Why this happened

Question 10

Journalists seek out the truth and look for ___________ sources.

Accepted Answer

credible, reliable

Question 11

Journalism is storytelling with a ______________.

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purpose

Question 12

Is this headline most likely real news, or fake? "Real-life invisibility cloak goes viral!"

Accepted Answer

Fake

Question 13

Is this real news, or fake?

Accepted Answer

Fake

Question 14

Which of the following is a sign that a story is most likely credible (real) news?

Accepted Answer

It appears on other news outlets

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a good tip for an interview?

Accepted Answer

Finish your subject's sentences

Question 16

One sign that a story might be fake news is:

Accepted Answer

Excessive (too much) punctuation!!!!???

Questions 16