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Which of the following best describes a column in journalism?
Which of the following best describes a column in journalism?
- A creative expression that covers all fields of journalism
- A type of article that follows the accepted boundaries of news writing
- A news story with personal opinions of the writer
- A recurring piece in a publication where a writer expresses their own opinion (correct)
What are some qualities of a columnist?
What are some qualities of a columnist?
- Ability to write good English or Filipino
- Ability to observe keenly
- Ability to write in a forceful, flexible style
- All of the above (correct)
What is the purpose of an editorial column?
What is the purpose of an editorial column?
- To provide news updates
- To present unbiased information
- To follow the accepted boundaries of news writing
- To express personal opinions of the writer (correct)
What distinguishes a column from other forms of news story writing?
What distinguishes a column from other forms of news story writing?
What are some types of columns according to purpose?
What are some types of columns according to purpose?