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What is the purpose of a headline in a news article?
What is the purpose of a headline in a news article?
- To provide a summary of the entire article
- To present biased opinions
- To attract readers' attention and indicate the article's contents (correct)
- To list all the 5Ws and H questions
In news reporting, what does the term 'lead' refer to?
In news reporting, what does the term 'lead' refer to?
- The main body of the article
- A section where biased opinions are presented
- The first paragraph summarizing the story and answering important questions (correct)
- The last paragraph of an article
Which lead type focuses on attracting attention or serving a specific purpose, often used in news features?
Which lead type focuses on attracting attention or serving a specific purpose, often used in news features?
- Contrast Lead
- Punch Lead
- Epigram Lead (correct)
- Picture Lead
What is the recommended word limit for packing important information into a lead sentence?
What is the recommended word limit for packing important information into a lead sentence?
Which kind of news consists of facts reported without elaboration?
Which kind of news consists of facts reported without elaboration?
What should be avoided when starting a lead according to the text?
What should be avoided when starting a lead according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a kind of lead in news reporting?
Which of the following is NOT a kind of lead in news reporting?
What type of news consists of facts and allows the writer to give their impressions and descriptions without biased opinion?
What type of news consists of facts and allows the writer to give their impressions and descriptions without biased opinion?
Which news element is focused on the emotional or psychological connection to an event?
Which news element is focused on the emotional or psychological connection to an event?
Which of the following is NOT a proper way to construct a headline in a news article?
Which of the following is NOT a proper way to construct a headline in a news article?
Which of the following is NOT a kind of news mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a kind of news mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a common news element mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a common news element mentioned in the text?
Study Notes
News Elements
- News is information about current events printed in newspapers or broadcast by the media.
- News elements include:
- Timeliness
- Proximity
- Psychological
- Geographical
- Significance
- Prominence
- Oddity
- Conflict
- Progress
Types of News
- Straight News: Consists of facts reported without elaboration.
- News Feature: Based on facts; writer may give his impression, may describe and narrate without resorting to biased opinion.
Headline
- A short text placed at the top of the page indicating the contents of the article.
- Formula: Subject + Verb + Object
Lead
- The first paragraph of a news article.
- Summarizes the story and answers the 5Ws and H (Who, What, Why, Where, When, and How).
- Kinds of Leads:
- Straight Lead: Focuses on one or a few of the six question words (5Ws and H).
- Novelty Lead: Used in writing news features; written to attract attention or carry out a definite purpose.
Writing a Lead
- Pack the most important information in one sentence.
- Go direct to the point.
- Rarely use the “when” and “where” leads.
- Use less than 30 words.
- Avoid starting with articles: A, an, the.
- Do not mention names unless the person is well-known.
Body
- The details of the lead.
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Test your knowledge on the elements of news reporting, including timeliness, proximity, significance, prominence, oddity, conflict, and progress. Learn about different types of news such as straight news, news feature, and headlines.
