Crafting Concise Sports Game Reports Quiz
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What is the typical word count for a short game story, according to "Writing the Short Game Story?"

  • 700 words
  • 500 words (correct)
  • 1000 words
  • 300 words

    • In a short game story, how should the lede be structured?

  • Include the score and final details first, then provide a narrative-style lead
  • Begin with the efforts of an individual player, then include the final score
  • Start with a summary-style lead, followed by a delayed narrative-style lead
  • Start with a narrative-style lead and then include the score and other 5W/H information (correct)

    • What is an example of a delayed lead in a short game story?

  • Including the score and final details first, then providing a narrative-style lead
  • Beginning with the final score and then providing a narrative-style lead
  • Starting with a summary-style lead, followed by a delayed narrative-style lead
  • Starting with a narrative-style lead and then including the score and other 5W/H information (correct)

    • What should the lede of a short game story include, according to "Writing the Short Game Story?"

    <p>The final score and some details about what made the game interesting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a short game story?

    <p>To present a straightforward summary of the game</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of focusing on a single person in a sports story, according to "Writing the Short Game Story?"

    <p>To add a human interest angle that readers will enjoy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the body of a sports story do if the lede was about a benchwarmer becoming the game’s star?

    <p>Elaborate on the lede, providing more details about the benchwarmer's performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered a key element for a good game story, according to "Writing the Short Game Story?"

    <p>Quotes from the coach and players gleaned from post-game interviews</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the final paragraph in a sports story?

    <p>To provide information about the next competition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of quotes are usually highlighted in a good sports story, according to "Writing the Short Game Story?"

    <p>Quotes from the coach and players reflecting on the game</p> Signup and view all the answers

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