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What is the primary purpose of an editorial?
What is the primary purpose of an editorial?
- To accomplish a specific purpose (correct)
- To reflect the writer's originality and ingenuity
- To entertain the reader
- To make the reader think
What is essential for a good editorial?
What is essential for a good editorial?
- Clear, vigorous, direct and simple writing (correct)
- A real or artificial news peg
- A brief and pointed tone
- A clear and concise opening sentence
What is the main quality required for a column writer?
What is the main quality required for a column writer?
- The ability to articulate an opinion
- The ability to provide insight and be convincing (correct)
- The ability to be like a lawyer
- The ability to entertain
Why do some editors omit or disguise their editorials?
Why do some editors omit or disguise their editorials?
What should a good editorial avoid doing?
What should a good editorial avoid doing?
Why are editorials important, according to the text?
Why are editorials important, according to the text?
What is the main goal of a columnist?
What is the main goal of a columnist?
What is unique about column writing compared to other forms of writing?
What is unique about column writing compared to other forms of writing?
What type of column is characterized by its use of short items like philosophical comments and jokes?
What type of column is characterized by its use of short items like philosophical comments and jokes?
What is a characteristic of an Editorial (news commentary) Column?
What is a characteristic of an Editorial (news commentary) Column?
What is the purpose of an Exchange Column?
What is the purpose of an Exchange Column?
What is a potential consequence of taking a strong stance on an issue in a column?
What is a potential consequence of taking a strong stance on an issue in a column?
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