Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the main characteristic of hard news stories?
What is the main characteristic of hard news stories?
- They focus on the personal lives of public figures.
- They provide background information on key issues.
- They include in-depth analysis and commentary.
- They report on current events with urgency and immediacy. (correct)
Which type of news story typically focuses on personal stories that evoke emotion?
Which type of news story typically focuses on personal stories that evoke emotion?
- Feature (correct)
- Backgrounders
- Hard news
- Profile of newsmakers
Which type of news story is likely to include a detailed examination of a famous individual's life and achievements?
Which type of news story is likely to include a detailed examination of a famous individual's life and achievements?
- Soft news
- Profile of newsmakers (correct)
- Human interest
- Feature
In which type of news story would you most likely find in-depth coverage of historical events or context?
In which type of news story would you most likely find in-depth coverage of historical events or context?
What distinguishes human interest stories from other types of news stories?
What distinguishes human interest stories from other types of news stories?