The title in article: Hollywood Look Out is because:

the person interviewed is being compared to a stuntman

What did Chris Farley NOT accomplish that went against Mr. Hake's tips on interviewing?

Be comfortable & relaxed. Get your interviewee comfortable.

What is an example of a direct quote that would be GOOD to use in an article?

"Iowa City is where I've always wanted to raise my kids."

According to Mr. Hakes, what are 'expansion questions'?

questions you can follow up on to find an interesting angle

What was Mr. Hakes LAST tip on interviewing?

be accurate- ask for clarification if needed

Example of a good hook:

He used to sail on the Pacific. Now he sails in Iowa.

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Interview and Feature Article: Big Ideas

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Review of what we've reviewed so far and some common understanding of good interview techniques.

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1
When should 'softball' questions be used?
at the start of your interview
at the end of your interview
NEVER.
only when you don't get anywhere with 'baseball' questions
2
The title in article: Hollywood Look Out is because:
the person interviewed is hoping to travel to Hollywood, CA
the person interviewed want to be a celebrity
it doesn't tie to anything in the article
the person interviewed is being compared to a stuntman
3
What is the purpose of the first line or lines of a feature profile article?
to explain the purpose of this article
to grab the reader's attention
to give an overview of your interview subject
to introduce yourself
4
What did Chris Farley NOT accomplish that went against Mr. Hake's tips on interviewing?
Stick to the questions you have prepared.
Be comfortable & relaxed. Get your interviewee comfortable.
Find a good location to interview.
Provide food and drinks to your interviewee.
5
What is an example of a direct quote that would be GOOD to use in an article?
"I have 2 brothers," Lisa explained.
"I live in North Liberty," Lisa said.
"Iowa City is where I've always wanted to raise my kids."
"I am a teacher."
6
What's a good focal point for an article if we'd used our class interview of Mr. Hakes?
his retirement
his model sailboat racing
he lives in North Liberty
he got his sailboat in Massachusetts
7
According to Mr. Hakes, what are 'expansion questions'?
questions that get you basic facts about the person
False
questions you can follow up on to find an interesting angle
questions that refer to helium
8
An interesting angle usually becomes immediately clear right at the start of your interview.
True
False
9
What are 'softball' questions? (tip #2...Mr. Hakes)
questions about sports interests
easy to answer questions
anything that's not baseball related
questions to use to wrap up an interview
10
What was Mr. Hakes LAST tip on interviewing?
stick to your question script
have backup questions
be accurate- ask for clarification if needed
make a friend from your interview
11
Example of a good hook:
Mr. Hakes used to be an editor.
He races a model sailboat during the summer.
He used to sail on the Pacific. Now he sails in Iowa.
North Liberty has a sailing club!
12
Purple packet: The FOCUS of a feature profile article should be on a news angle or a...
single aspect of their life
list of important facts about their life
list of opinions you hold about them
celebrity
13
Mr. Hakes had 6 tips on interviewing. What was #5?
Be accurate.
Ask expansion questions
Be persistent.
Be comfortable.
14
Mr. Hakes listed this as his tip #1 when interviewing:
Be persistent.
Location, location, location.
Be at ease, get comfortable.
Listen for expansion questions

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