26 Questions
Which type of news lead combines the most significant of the five W’s into one sentence?
Summary lead
What type of news lead withholds a significant piece of information, usually a person’s name, until the second paragraph?
Delayed identification lead
Which type of news lead would be used when a news story names recognizable public figures or celebrities in the lead?
Immediate identification lead
What type of news lead eases into the topic with an engaging or meaningful anecdote?
Anecdotal lead
In which type of news lead is the information spread over two short paragraphs to make it easier to digest?
Delayed identification lead
What type of lead begins by dropping you right into the action?
Narrative leads
Which type of lead teases readers by withholding a key piece of information, then revealing it later?
Blind leads
What is the main characteristic of scene-setter leads?
They lack the urgency of hard news leads
Which type of lead is a mini-story that points towards the bigger story being told?
Anecdotal leads
In what year did architect Mark Seder start skateboarding at the age of 49?
5 years ago
What are narrative leads compared to in the text?
Movies
What is the main purpose of scene-setter leads?
To transport the reader to another place
What is the main characteristic of blind leads?
They withhold key information
What is a typical news brief written using?
Inverted pyramid structure
Which type of lead has the urgency of hard news?
Anecdotal leads
What type of paragraph is helpful for feature stories but not necessary for every story?
Nut graf
What did the man demand when he entered the Key Bank branch?
Money
How did the man leave the Key Bank branch after presenting the teller with a note?
Through the back door
What was the man's mode of transportation after leaving the bank?
Bicycle
How tall was the man described by the police?
5 feet 10 inches
What was the man last seen wearing?
Fisherman-type cap and jeans
What unusual feat did Ilker Yilmaz perform in Istanbul?
Poured milk into his hand, snorted it up his nose, and squirted it out of his left eye
What sponsored the event where Ilker Yilmaz performed the unusual feat?
Kay Sut, a Turkish milk company
According to 'THE PARTS OF A STORY: HOW TO ORGANIZE YOUR FACTS EFFECTIVELY', what should be done after adding a solid nut graf?
Review your notes and organize your material into sections
'ORGANIZING YOUR STORY: THE MOST COMMON SHAPES' advises writers to do what to avoid creating chaotic stories?
'Freestyle' newswriting
'Different Styles of Writing: Wall Street Journal Formula' emphasizes keeping paragraphs:
'Short and punchy'
Study Notes
News Leads
- A summary lead combines the most significant of the five W's (who, what, when, where, and why) into one sentence.
- A delayed identification lead withholds a significant piece of information, usually a person's name, until the second paragraph.
- A celebrity lead is used when a news story names recognizable public figures or celebrities in the lead.
- A anecdotal lead eases into the topic with an engaging or meaningful anecdote.
- A split lead spreads information over two short paragraphs to make it easier to digest.
- An immediate lead begins by dropping you right into the action.
- A blind lead teases readers by withholding a key piece of information, then revealing it later.
Narrative Leads
- Narrative leads are compared to mini-stories that point towards the bigger story being told.
- The main characteristic of scene-setter leads is to set the tone and atmosphere of the story.
Story Organization
- After adding a solid nut graf, one should add more details to support the main point.
- To avoid creating chaotic stories, ORGANIZING YOUR STORY: THE MOST COMMON SHAPES advises writers to use a clear structure and organization.
- The Wall Street Journal Formula emphasizes keeping paragraphs short and concise.
Miscellaneous
- Mark Seder started skateboarding at the age of 49.
- Ilker Yilmaz performed an unusual feat in Istanbul, sponsored by Red Bull.
- A man demanded cash from the Key Bank branch, left on a skateboard, and was last seen wearing a black coat and a hat.
- The man was described as 5'8" tall by the police.
Learn about basic news leads such as the summary lead and delayed identification lead used in news stories. Understand how the summary lead combines the most significant information into one sentence, while the delayed identification lead withholds a significant piece of information until the second paragraph.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
