10 Questions
What is the purpose of using quotations according to the text?
To emphasize a point or change pace
According to the guidelines, how should long quotations be formatted?
Divide into shorter paragraphs with open quotation marks at the beginning of each paragraph
When should single quotation marks be used according to the text?
For quotations within other quotations
What should be avoided when using quotations based on the guidelines?
Repeating facts reported elsewhere in the story
How should one attribute direct quotations and secondhand information according to the text?
Attribute all secondhand information and direct quotations properly
Where should the attribution be placed when including it in the middle of a sentence?
At a natural break in the sentence
Which of the following is a correct guideline for attributing direct quotations?
Place the attribution at or near the beginning of a long quotation
What should you avoid using as a verb of attribution according to the text?
Hope
Why should sentences and paragraphs vary in how they begin with attribution?
To maintain reader interest and flow
What type of sources should statements be attributed to according to the guidelines provided?
People, documents, or publications
This quiz covers guidelines for using quotations effectively in journalism, including when to use them, how to attribute them, and the purpose they serve. Test your knowledge on including clear and concise direct quotations in news stories.
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