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What is the purpose of good lede writing in a sports game story, according to "Writing the Game Story?"

To provide a detailed statistical analysis of the game
To compare the game with previous matches
To summarize the game outcome in the first sentence
To capture the reader's attention and elevate the story (correct)

Why is it important for sports reporters to find a 'story' to hang on to the newspeg of a game, according to "Writing the Game Story?"

To compare the current game with historical matches
To analyze the statistical information in detail
To report the game outcome accurately
To provide fans with something new and fresh in their stories (correct)

What is the role of a newspeg in the context of sports reporting?

It is the statistical information provided by teams and leagues
It is the game outcome and final score
It is a graphical display of the game's progress
It is the reason a story is assigned and the reporter's job is to find the 'story' to hang on to that newspeg (correct)

What type of lede is often used to set a scene, according to "Writing the Game Story?"

Delayed lede (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are 'banana words' intended to evoke in the reader's mind?

Concrete image (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of incorporating colorful writing in ledes in sports game stories, according to "Writing the Game Story?"

To enhance the storytelling and engage the reader (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of nutgraf in delayed ledes in sports game stories, according to "Writing the Game Story?"

Answering basic journalistic questions and providing context (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to find an angle for covering game stories in sports reporting, according to "Writing the Game Story?"

To provide depth and engage the audience (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using 'banana words' in writing, according to the text, according to "Writing the Game Story?"

To evoke a concrete image in the reader's mind (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a delayed lede in a sports game story, according to "Writing the Game Story?"

To set a scene (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using 'scene-setters' in sports game stories, according to "Writing the Game Story?"

To engage the reader and create a vivid setting for the story (C) Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Sports Reporting: Key Elements and Techniques

The importance of focusing on the "how" and "why" journalistic questions in sports reporting
Emphasizing the need to find an angle for covering game stories
The significance of providing analysis and explanations in game stories
The balance between assessment/explanation and objectivity in sports writing
Different types of game story ledes, including direct and delayed ledes
The use of direct ledes by the Associated Press, providing examples and their purpose
The characteristics and purpose of delayed ledes in sports game stories
The role of nutgraf in delayed ledes, answering basic journalistic questions
Examples of delayed ledes and how they raise questions for the reader
How delayed ledes begin the "story within the story" by identifying key actors and raising questions
The importance of incorporating colorful writing in ledes to elevate the story
The need for game stories to go beyond a chronological account and focus on explanation and analysis

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