Journalism Rules Quiz

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What is the maximum word limit for a straight news lead?

15 words

25 words

35 words

30 words (correct)

According to Rule #2, where should the lead's first verb be placed?

Among the lead's first five words

Among the lead's first seven words (correct)

Among the lead's first three words

Among the lead's first ten words

What type of voice should the lead's first verb use according to Rule #3?

Passive voice

Imperative voice

Active voice (correct)

Subjunctive voice

According to Rule #4, what should the lead give some indication of?

Who is involved Signup and view all the answers

When should the attribution be placed according to Rule #6?

At the end of the lead Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best summarizes the requirements for a straight news lead?

A single paragraph consisting of a single sentence, containing no more than 30 words, and summarizing at minimum the most newsworthy 'what,' 'where,' and 'when' of the story. Signup and view all the answers

According to Rule #2, where should the lead's first verb be placed?

Among the first seven words of the lead Signup and view all the answers

Which type of voice should the lead's first verb use according to Rule #3?

Active voice Signup and view all the answers

If there’s a 'who' involved in the story, what should the lead give some indication of according to Rule #4?

The identity of the 'who' Signup and view all the answers

When should the attribution be placed according to Rule #6?

At the end of the lead Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the second paragraph in a news story for a speech?

To reinforce the lead with a powerful quote from the speech Signup and view all the answers

According to the guidelines, where should the lead's first verb be placed in a news story for a speech?

At the beginning of the lead Signup and view all the answers

What should the rest of the news story for a speech include, as per the provided guidelines?

Combination of quotes, descriptions, background information, and audience reactions Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What is the maximum word limit for a straight news lead?

According to Rule #2, where should the lead's first verb be placed?

What type of voice should the lead's first verb use according to Rule #3?

According to Rule #4, what should the lead give some indication of?

When should the attribution be placed according to Rule #6?

Which of the following best summarizes the requirements for a straight news lead?

According to Rule #2, where should the lead's first verb be placed?

Which type of voice should the lead's first verb use according to Rule #3?

If there’s a 'who' involved in the story, what should the lead give some indication of according to Rule #4?

When should the attribution be placed according to Rule #6?

What is the purpose of the second paragraph in a news story for a speech?

According to the guidelines, where should the lead's first verb be placed in a news story for a speech?

What should the rest of the news story for a speech include, as per the provided guidelines?

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