Tips for Writing Effective Headlines
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>To provide more context and depth to the information conveyed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a headline accomplish according to the text?

    <p>Pique the listener’s interest without revealing everything.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it recommended to avoid words that rhyme in scripts according to the text?

    <p>Because they often sound awful on air and distract listeners.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of both the reporter and the producer in ensuring high-quality reporting?

    <p>Avoiding repetition between the lead-in and the report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the recommended structure for a field report lead-in?

    <p>Two to three sentences with the last one contributing new information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of phrases should be avoided in the last sentence of a field report lead-in, according to KCSN style?

    <p>'K-C-S-N’s Rudy Aguado reports.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'reporter lockout' refer to in scriptwriting for sound bites?

    <p>Naming the reporter and news organization at the beginning of a report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is it appropriate to use 'happen' according to the text?

    <p>When there's an element of casual chance involved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term would be most suitable to describe a minor occurrence or a part of a larger event?

    <p>'Incident'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended way to structure a sentence when citing a source?

    <p>Put the citation at the beginning of the sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase should be avoided to start a story according to the text?

    <p>According to ...</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advice does the text give regarding the use of modifiers in writing?

    <p>Only use modifiers if they add valuable information to the text</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of adjectives and adverbs are preferred according to the text?

    <p>Quantifying adjectives and adverbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should writers avoid using qualifying modifiers, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>To let the audience form their own judgments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should radio scripts be viewed in terms of information delivery according to the text?

    <p>Consider each piece of information as a separate link in a chain</p> Signup and view all the answers

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