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What type of lead tells facts in a natural, straightforward manner?
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?
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?
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?
Which lead type talks about the purpose of the event?
What should you avoid at the beginning of a headline to prevent it from sounding imperative?
What should you avoid at the beginning of a headline to prevent it from sounding imperative?
Which lead type is often used for unusual happenings and action stories?
Which lead type is often used for unusual happenings and action stories?
What is a cardinal rule in headline writing?
What is a cardinal rule in headline writing?
When should you use the present tense in a headline for past stories?
When should you use the present tense in a headline for past stories?
Why should numbers be used sparingly in headlines?
Why should numbers be used sparingly in headlines?
What should the top deck of a headline convey?
What should the top deck of a headline convey?
What is the purpose of using the infinitive form in future stories?
What is the purpose of using the infinitive form in future stories?
Which is NOT a guideline for writing a headline?
Which is NOT a guideline for writing a headline?
What is the purpose of the 'turn' in a news article?
What is the purpose of the 'turn' in a news article?
Why is the chronological style rarely used in journalistic writing?
Why is the chronological style rarely used in journalistic writing?
What is one tip for writing a good lead in a news article?
What is one tip for writing a good lead in a news article?
How should sentences be structured in a news article lead?
How should sentences be structured in a news article lead?
What should an effective news article lead contain?
What should an effective news article lead contain?
Why does the 'narrative' part of a news story typically have three elements?
Why does the 'narrative' part of a news story typically have three elements?
