Elements of News and News Definition Quiz

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What type of news is a report of events that take place within the immediate locality?

News-feature
Local news (correct)
Foreign news
National news

Which type of news is written from a given beat?

Advance or anticipated news
Follow-up news
News-feature (correct)
Spot news

What type of news is written from a public address, talks, and speeches?

Action story
Speech report (correct)
Science news
Content developmental news

Which type of news is a single-feature or one-incident story dealing with isolated events?

News-feature (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the short item of news interest written like a brief telegraphic message?

News bulletin (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of news is a sequel to a previous story?

Follow-up news (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a plain exposition setting forth a single situation or a series of closely related facts that inform?

Treatement fact story (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of news consists of facts given straight without embellishment?

Straight news (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of news involves science writing?

Science news (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of news refers to a narrative of actions involving not mere simple facts but also dramatic events, descriptions of persons and events, perhaps testimony of witnesses, as well as explanatory data?

Action story (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the essential characteristics of news according to the text?

Factual, truthful, accurate, unbiased, and interesting (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which element emphasizes the newest angle of a news story?

Immediacy or timelessness (D) Signup and view all the answers

What adds color to a news story by referring to strange or unnatural events, objects, persons, and places?

Oddity or unusualness (A) Signup and view all the answers

What element of news refers to geographical nearness as well as nearness of kinship or interest?

Proximity or nearness (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of stories are usually related to romance, marriage, divorce, and varied activities?

Sex (D) Signup and view all the answers

What may make a news story appealing to a particular reader?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

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Types of News

Local news reports events occurring within a specific locality, focusing on community relevance.
Beat news is written from a designated coverage area or topic, establishing expertise in that particular domain.
Coverage of public addresses, talks, and speeches results in speech news, capturing the essence of spoken content.
A single-feature story highlights isolated incidents, presenting detailed accounts of unique events.
Brief news items, often resembling telegraphic dispatches, convey concise information without elaboration.
Follow-up news provides updates or sequels to previously reported stories, keeping the audience informed on developments.
Expository news delivers straightforward depictions of situations or a series of related facts, prioritizing clarity and detail.
Straight news conveys facts clearly and directly, void of embellishments or subjective commentary.
Science news encompasses reporting on scientific developments, research, and discoveries, making specialized information accessible.
Narrative news combines factual elements with dramatic storytelling, involving detailed descriptions, witnesses' testimonies, and explanatory insights.

Characteristics of News

News emphasizes timeliness, highlighting the newest angle or updates to maintain relevance.
Unique or unusual events add a sense of excitement or intrigue, contributing color to the narrative.
Proximity in news refers to geographical closeness as well as shared kinship or interests, making the information more relatable to the audience.
Human interest stories often explore themes of romance, marriage, divorce, and personal relationships, appealing to emotions and personal connections.
Tailored news elements can attract specific readers by aligning stories with their interests, preferences, or experiences.

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