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What role does the lead play in a news story?
What role does the lead play in a news story?
- Adding unnecessary details to the news story
- Creating confusion among the readers
- Capturing the audience's attention and providing important information (correct)
- Setting the tone for the advertisements
What does a good news writer follow to cover all issues related to the news headlines?
What does a good news writer follow to cover all issues related to the news headlines?
- 5W and 1H of the report writing strategy (correct)
- The latest social media trends
- Only the 'Who' and 'What' aspects of the news
- Personal opinions and biases
What is the purpose of the 'Why' aspect in the 5W and 1H rules of news writing?
What is the purpose of the 'Why' aspect in the 5W and 1H rules of news writing?
- Providing background of the event and its purpose (correct)
- Focusing on personal opinions
- Highlighting the advertising potential
- Adding unnecessary length to the news story
What does the 'How' aspect focus on in news writing?
What does the 'How' aspect focus on in news writing?
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What is the recommended word limit for a lead in news writing?
What is the recommended word limit for a lead in news writing?
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What should a journalist focus on to attract human attention in a lead?
What should a journalist focus on to attract human attention in a lead?
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What should be articulated before starting the lead in news writing?
What should be articulated before starting the lead in news writing?
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What type of sentences are recommended for a strong lead in news writing?
What type of sentences are recommended for a strong lead in news writing?
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Why is it important to be specific in the lead of a news story?
Why is it important to be specific in the lead of a news story?
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