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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?

The process and details of the event (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

25 to 30 words (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Conflict (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

The five W's and H (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Active sentences (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To hit readers' minds (B) Signup and view all the answers