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Understanding Lead Writing in Journalism

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What is an example of a mistake made in broadcast news writing?

Being overly descriptive in presenting news stories

Describing events in the past tense when they are happening currently

Having false present tense in the storytelling (correct)

Using real present tense when describing past events

Which type of lead involves starting a story from the beginning?

Mystery lead

Narrative Lead (correct)

Update lead

Connection with viewer

What is a guideline for successful leads in news writing?

Starting a story from the middle to maintain suspense

Using past tense to describe current events

Following rules and guidelines to help in scriptwriting (correct)

Being overly descriptive to engage the audience

Which aspect is emphasized as crucial for news writers when discussing stories about people being hurt?

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What is a common issue to avoid in broadcast news writing, according to the text?

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Questions and Answers

What is an example of a mistake made in broadcast news writing?

Which type of lead involves starting a story from the beginning?

What is a guideline for successful leads in news writing?

Which aspect is emphasized as crucial for news writers when discussing stories about people being hurt?

What is a common issue to avoid in broadcast news writing, according to the text?

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