Types of Sports Stories and Journalism

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What is the main advantage of writing a sports story?

Opportunity to feature TV highlights

Ability to report on team statistics

Freedom in choice of words (correct)

A chance to describe a game

What is the key focus of a Straight-Lead Game Story?

Describing the atmosphere of the event

Detailing post-game comments

Reporting the winning or losing team and final score (correct)

Highlighting important plays

Which type of sports story profiles an individual character?

Season Preview and Wrap-up Stories

Profiles (correct)

Feature Game Story

Straight-Lead Game Story

What do Professional sports writers love about Feature Game Stories?

They provide different perspectives of the game and people involved Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of a Straight-Lead Game Story?

Highlighting the final score and standout player actions Signup and view all the answers

In a Feature Game Story, what is the main purpose of providing a different viewpoint of the game and the people involved?

To offer a new perspective to readers and viewers Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sports story features an individual character, such as a rookie athlete rising in the ranks or an influential coach?

Profile Story Signup and view all the answers

What is one advantage of writing a sports story according to the text?

Freedom in choice of words Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of a Season Preview and Wrap-up Story in sports writing?

Summarizing the season's performance and previewing the upcoming games Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a Feature Game Story from a Straight-Lead Game Story?

Offers a different perspective of the game and the people involved Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sports story follows a straight-news structure and focuses on the team that won or lost, the final score, and standout players?

Straight-Lead Game Story Signup and view all the answers

What are the key elements included in a sports story according to the information provided?

The winning and losing team, the atmosphere of the event, the audience, and the players Signup and view all the answers

What type of sports story is most likely to feature an individual character such as a rookie athlete rising in the ranks or an influential coach?

Profiles Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of sports writing allows for freedom in choice of words?

Writing a sports story Signup and view all the answers

In which type of sports story are post-game comments from coaches and players typically included?

Feature Game Story Signup and view all the answers

What makes a Feature Game Story appealing to professional sports writers?

Provides a different viewpoint of the game and the people involved Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of a Profile in sports writing?

Featuring an individual character like a rookie athlete or an influential coach Signup and view all the answers

Which element is NOT typically included in a Straight-Lead Game Story?

Descriptions of weather conditions during the game Signup and view all the answers

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