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Types of News Stories in Journalism

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What type of lead tells facts in a natural, straightforward manner?

Conventional Lead (correct)

Why Lead

Unconventional Lead

Who Lead

Which type of lead plays up what the story is all about?

Who Lead

What Lead (correct)

When Lead

How Lead

Why should you avoid using articles like a, an, and the in headlines?

They improve headline readability

They confuse readers

They may not be necessary for clarity (correct)

They make headlines too long

Which lead type talks about the purpose of the event?

Why Lead Signup and view all the answers

What should you avoid at the beginning of a headline to prevent it from sounding imperative?

Beginning with a verb Signup and view all the answers

Which lead type is often used for unusual happenings and action stories?

How Lead Signup and view all the answers

What is a cardinal rule in headline writing?

Writing a simple declarative subject-predicate sentence Signup and view all the answers

When should you use the present tense in a headline for past stories?

Always Signup and view all the answers

Why should numbers be used sparingly in headlines?

To make the headline easier to read Signup and view all the answers

What should the top deck of a headline convey?

The main idea of the story Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using the infinitive form in future stories?

To indicate the future tense without ambiguity Signup and view all the answers

Which is NOT a guideline for writing a headline?

Include as many words as possible Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'turn' in a news article?

To signal the beginning of a narrative Signup and view all the answers

Why is the chronological style rarely used in journalistic writing?

Because important information is often placed at the end Signup and view all the answers

What is one tip for writing a good lead in a news article?

Avoid repetition of phrases and clauses Signup and view all the answers

How should sentences be structured in a news article lead?

Use short, simple declarative sentences Signup and view all the answers

What should an effective news article lead contain?

Only the most important facts Signup and view all the answers

Why does the 'narrative' part of a news story typically have three elements?

To maintain the reader's interest Signup and view all the answers