Mastering News Lead Writing
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>The process and details of the event</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended word limit for a lead in news writing?

    <p>25 to 30 words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a journalist focus on to attract human attention in a lead?

    <p>Conflict</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be articulated before starting the lead in news writing?

    <p>The five W's and H</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of sentences are recommended for a strong lead in news writing?

    <p>Active sentences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to be specific in the lead of a news story?

    <p>To hit readers' minds</p> Signup and view all the answers

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