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What is one reason given in the text to avoid words with alliteration?
What is one reason given in the text to avoid words with alliteration?
- They are too common in headlines.
- They make the story difficult to follow.
- They are hard to pronounce on air.
- They distract the listener from the content of the story. (correct)
Why is it important for headlines to be in the present tense according to the text?
Why is it important for headlines to be in the present tense according to the text?
- To pique the listener's interest without giving away the entire story. (correct)
- To maintain consistency in storytelling.
- To ensure they align with the story's content.
- To make them sound more professional.
What is the recommended approach to structuring scripts when including sound bites?
What is the recommended approach to structuring scripts when including sound bites?
- Include at least one additional sentence to wrap up the story after a sound bite. (correct)
- Transition directly from one sound bite to another.
- End the script with a sound bite to create impact.
- Read out the story without the sound bite to save time.
Why should lead-ins to sound bites add to the story according to the text?
Why should lead-ins to sound bites add to the story according to the text?
What should a headline accomplish according to the text?
What should a headline accomplish according to the text?
Why is it recommended to avoid words that rhyme in scripts according to the text?
Why is it recommended to avoid words that rhyme in scripts according to the text?
What is the responsibility of both the reporter and the producer in ensuring high-quality reporting?
What is the responsibility of both the reporter and the producer in ensuring high-quality reporting?
Which of the following best describes the recommended structure for a field report lead-in?
Which of the following best describes the recommended structure for a field report lead-in?
What type of phrases should be avoided in the last sentence of a field report lead-in, according to KCSN style?
What type of phrases should be avoided in the last sentence of a field report lead-in, according to KCSN style?
What does 'reporter lockout' refer to in scriptwriting for sound bites?
What does 'reporter lockout' refer to in scriptwriting for sound bites?
When is it appropriate to use 'happen' according to the text?
When is it appropriate to use 'happen' according to the text?
Which term would be most suitable to describe a minor occurrence or a part of a larger event?
Which term would be most suitable to describe a minor occurrence or a part of a larger event?
What is the recommended way to structure a sentence when citing a source?
What is the recommended way to structure a sentence when citing a source?
Which phrase should be avoided to start a story according to the text?
Which phrase should be avoided to start a story according to the text?
What advice does the text give regarding the use of modifiers in writing?
What advice does the text give regarding the use of modifiers in writing?
Which type of adjectives and adverbs are preferred according to the text?
Which type of adjectives and adverbs are preferred according to the text?
Why should writers avoid using qualifying modifiers, as mentioned in the text?
Why should writers avoid using qualifying modifiers, as mentioned in the text?
How should radio scripts be viewed in terms of information delivery according to the text?
How should radio scripts be viewed in terms of information delivery according to the text?
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