15 Questions
What is the purpose of newspapers?
To release important news or information quickly to the public
What are the individuals who produce news stories for newspapers called?
Journalists
Which component of a newspaper article answers questions like Who? What? Where? When? Why? and How?
Lead/Lede paragraph
What is the purpose of a headline in a newspaper article?
To summarize the article content
Which component of a newspaper article tells the readers who wrote the article?
Byline
What is the purpose of including additional information in a newspaper article?
To provide nonessential information that may be removed if the article is too long
What is the primary purpose of the first paragraph in a newspaper article?
To hook the reader by covering the Who, What, When, and Where of the story
According to the passage, what is the most important consideration when choosing a topic for a newspaper article?
All of the above
What is the purpose of including direct quotations from credible sources in a newspaper article?
To enhance the credibility of the article and the author's organization
What is the primary purpose of the outline and planning process described in the passage?
All of the above
What was the primary motivation behind Professor Laurie Santos creating the 'happiness' course at Yale?
To address the mental health struggles her students were facing
What factor contributed to the significant increase in enrollment for the 'happiness' course during the pandemic?
The course provided evidence-based advice on protecting mental health
Which of the following is NOT one of the assignments or practices included in the 'happiness' course?
Practicing intermittent fasting
According to the study mentioned in the text, what was the observed improvement in happiness levels for students taking the course?
A one-point increase on a 10-point happiness scale
Which of the following statements best describes Professor Santos' experience teaching the 'happiness' course?
It has made her re-evaluate her own priorities and focus more on her well-being
Learn about the characteristics and purpose of a newspaper article, including the content it typically contains and how it is distributed. Explore the roles of journalists in producing news for newspapers.
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