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A defamatory statement made in writing is called...
Defamation
Libel
Slander
Plagiarism
2
What is a byline in a newspaper?
Large type written & designed to summarize a story to grab attention.
Words that explain what is happening in a photograph
Vertical division of the page that helps give the paper structure.
Tells who wrote the story and may include the writer’s title
3
Which of the following best describes a review article?
Breaking news and up-to-the-minute news about serious, timely, topics.
An article that offers an honest critique of something.
A newspaper article in which the basic purpose is other than news.
A column that expresses an opinion and encourages readers to take action.
4
A member of the editorial staff that takes care of getting and procuring necessary images for all of the articles...
Layout Designer
Photojournalist
Cartoonist
Editor
5
Which of the following is the primary purpose of the First Amendment regarding the press?
To legally protect the freedom of the press to report information.
To require all news organizations to be federally licensed.
To ensure the government controls the dissemination of information.
To guarantee journalists a high salary.
6
This is the practice of passing off another’s work as your own:
Libel
Defamation
Plagiarism
Slander
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Which of the following topics would be considered
hard news
?
An article about an extreme weather event, such as a hurricane.
An article that describes the latest thriller movie and gives it a review.
A personal profile story about a local student that got full scholarship.
An article that offers instructions on how to change a flat tire.
8
Two prominent figures often associated with the rise of yellow journalism in the late 19th century were:
Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson.
Ida B. Wells and Frederick Douglass.
Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst.
Walter Cronkite and Edward R. Murrow.
9
A section in the front part of the newspaper that explains where everything is located is called ________.
An index
Timeline
Table of contents
Byline
10
What does it mean to write concisely?
To get straight to the point.
To include as many details as possible.
Use an active voice as much as possible.
Fact check before publishing.
11
Which of the following is inappropriate during an interview?
Which of the following is inappropriate during an interview?
Laughing
Closely observing the subject’s action
Arguing with the subject
12
Which of the following best describes a feature article?
A newspaper article in which the basic purpose is other than news.
An article that offers an honest critique of something.
A column that expresses an opinion and encourages readers to take action.
Breaking news and up-to-the-minute news about serious, timely, topics.
13
What does it mean to be objective when writing?
Include your opinion in your story
Be critical
Use personal pronouns (such as I, you, we)
Reporting just the facts
14
Which of the following topics would be considered
feature story
?
An article about an extreme weather event, such as a hurricane.
An article that describes the latest thriller movie and gives it a review.
A personal profile story about a local student that got full scholarship.
An article that offers instructions on how to change a flat tire.
15
What types of things can people write reviews about? (Select all that apply)
Airlines
Restaurants
Movies
Books
16
Which of the following best describes an editorial article?
Breaking news and up-to-the-minute news about serious, timely, topics.
A newspaper article in which the basic purpose is other than news.
A column that expresses an opinion and encourages readers to take action.
An article that offers an honest critique of something.
17
A news or sports story should be written in which format?
Pyramid
5 paragraph
Inverted pyramid
Block
18
What is a column in a newspaper?
Vertical division of the page that helps give the paper structure.
Tells who wrote the story and may include the writer’s title
Explains what is happening in a photograph.
Large type written & designed to summarize a story to grab attention.
19
The classic structure to organize a news story is called the __. The most important information be placed first.
Vicious circle
Reverted rectangle
Flying trapezoid
Inverted pyramid
20
What is a headline in a newspaper?
Tells who wrote the story and may include the writer’s title
Vertical division of the page that helps give the paper structure.
Large type written & designed to summarize a story to grab attention.
Explains what is happening in a photograph.
21
Which of the following topics would be considered a "how to" article?
A personal profile story about a local student that got full scholarship.
An article that offers instructions on how to change a flat tire.
An article about an extreme weather event, such as a hurricane.
An article that describes the latest thriller movie and gives it a review.
22
What is Journalism?
The writing of thoughts and ideas to persuade others.
News from all over the globe
An activity or profession of writing for newspapers or magazines
A journal
23
The practice of individuals and special interest groups creating fictitious stories and feeding them into social media
Objective reporting
News hole
Public journalism
Fake news
24
Which of the following best describes hard news?
An article that offers an honest critique of something.
A column that expresses an opinion and encourages readers to take action.
Breaking news and up-to-the-minute news about serious, timely, topics.
A newspaper article in which the basic purpose is other than news.
25
What do you call the words at the beginning of a news article that tells when and where the article was written?
Byline
Dateline
Newsline
Headline
26
Which of the following is an example of a common tactic used in yellow journalism?
Thoroughly fact-checking all sources before publication.
Presenting complex issues with nuance and detailed analysis.
Maintaining a neutral and detached tone in reporting.
Using bold headlines, dramatic photographs, and emotional appeals.
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What makes a story newsworthy?
The story has to be about a celebrity
The story has to be published.
The story has to use several reliable sources.
The story has to be about a topic that appeals to public interest.
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What is meant by balance in a news story?
Covering all sides of an issue as fairly as possible
Getting a lawyer’s opinion before writing an article
Giving the same amount of space to every paragraph
Having several authors write a story
29
In a newspaper, this is a detailed report about a local basketball game.
Sports article
Review article
Editorial article
Feature article
30
What are the 5 Ws and 1 H?
The six necessary facts of a summary lead
The six paragraphs that are required for a standard news story
The only six questions a reporter can ask a source
The six worst mistakes a reporter can make
31
What is a lead paragraph?
The paragraph that leads the audience to form an opinion.
The first paragraph of an article.
The last paragraph of an article.
A paragraph containing interview questions.
32
Which of the following is
NOT
one of the freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment?
Religion
Speech
Assembly
Profanity
33
The term "
yellow journalism
" is believed to have originated from a dispute involving:
The color of the ink used in sensationalist newspapers.
A popular comic strip character called "The Yellow Kid."
A political cartoon featuring a yellow dog.
A controversial article printed on yellowed paper.
34
What role is yellow journalism often credited with playing in the lead-up to the Spanish-American War?
It downplayed the severity and advocated for peaceful negotiations.
It provided unbiased and accurate information about the conflict in Cuba.
It focused domestic issues and largely ignored the situation in Cuba.
It affected public opinion against Spain through exaggerated stories.
35
What is a caption?
Large type written & designed to summarize a story to grab attention.
Vertical division of the page that helps give the paper structure.
Tells who wrote the story and may include the writer’s title
Words that explain what is happening in a photograph.
