5 Questions
What are the basic questions that news writing attempts to answer at the opening of an article?
The basic questions are who, what, when, where, and why (the Five Ws), and often how.
What term is sometimes used to refer to the decreasing importance of information in subsequent paragraphs in news writing?
The term 'inverted pyramid' is used to refer to the decreasing importance of information in subsequent paragraphs.
What are at least one of the important characteristics relative to the intended audience in news stories?
At least one of the important characteristics are proximity, prominence, timeliness, human interest, oddity, or consequence.
What term is sometimes used pejoratively to refer to news-style writing?
The term 'journalese' is sometimes used pejoratively to refer to news-style writing.
What writing style do newspapers generally adhere to?
Newspapers generally adhere to an expository writing style.
Test your knowledge of news writing style with this quiz! Explore the fundamental principles of news reporting, from the inverted pyramid structure to the Five Ws. Challenge yourself with questions on journalistic prose and enhance your understanding of news reporting techniques.
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