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How does the text describe radio news accessibility?
How does the text describe radio news accessibility?
What is one of the main advantages of radio news in the event of breaking news?
What is one of the main advantages of radio news in the event of breaking news?
How do reporters on radio news compensate for the absence of visuals?
How do reporters on radio news compensate for the absence of visuals?
What famous event was reported in vivid detail in the text, showcasing the power of radio description?
What famous event was reported in vivid detail in the text, showcasing the power of radio description?
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How does radio news utilize senses according to the text?
How does radio news utilize senses according to the text?
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In what way does radio news stand out in comparison to other mass media?
In what way does radio news stand out in comparison to other mass media?
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What is the first rule in writing for radio?
What is the first rule in writing for radio?
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Why do radio journalists keep their stories simple and succinct?
Why do radio journalists keep their stories simple and succinct?
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What is one key aspect of radio writing to engage the audience?
What is one key aspect of radio writing to engage the audience?
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How do radio reporters bring their stories to the audience compared to print or web reporters?
How do radio reporters bring their stories to the audience compared to print or web reporters?
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Why is sensitivity important when delivering news on the radio?
Why is sensitivity important when delivering news on the radio?
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What differentiates how radio reporters start their stories compared to print and web reporters?
What differentiates how radio reporters start their stories compared to print and web reporters?
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What is a common rule of thumb for writing in radio regarding language complexity?
What is a common rule of thumb for writing in radio regarding language complexity?
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Why is it essential for radio journalists to read out loud as they write?
Why is it essential for radio journalists to read out loud as they write?
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What do radio journalists aim to achieve by keeping their stories simple and succinct?
What do radio journalists aim to achieve by keeping their stories simple and succinct?
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Why do radio writers focus on painting a picture in their stories?
Why do radio writers focus on painting a picture in their stories?
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What is one of the main differences between commercial radio and public radio, as discussed in the text?
What is one of the main differences between commercial radio and public radio, as discussed in the text?
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What is a characteristic of stories presented in commercial radio?
What is a characteristic of stories presented in commercial radio?
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Which characteristic is typical of public radio, as mentioned in the text?
Which characteristic is typical of public radio, as mentioned in the text?
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What distinguishes the news programming interruptions in commercial radio from public radio?
What distinguishes the news programming interruptions in commercial radio from public radio?
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In commercial radio, how are newscasts typically marked?
In commercial radio, how are newscasts typically marked?
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What does public radio tend to focus on more than commercial radio, as per the text?
What does public radio tend to focus on more than commercial radio, as per the text?
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Which funding model does public radio rely on, as stated in the text?
Which funding model does public radio rely on, as stated in the text?
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What is the purpose of 'sounder' as described in the text?
What is the purpose of 'sounder' as described in the text?
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How is radio evolving in terms of audience interaction as mentioned in the text?
How is radio evolving in terms of audience interaction as mentioned in the text?
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What role is social media playing in changing radio news?
What role is social media playing in changing radio news?
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In what way are radio news crews different from TV stations?
In what way are radio news crews different from TV stations?
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What is the typical duration of a sound bite in commercial news?
What is the typical duration of a sound bite in commercial news?
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Which term refers to the way a reporter concludes their news story?
Which term refers to the way a reporter concludes their news story?
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What is a 'live hit' in journalism?
What is a 'live hit' in journalism?
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What distinguishes a 'wrap' in radio journalism?
What distinguishes a 'wrap' in radio journalism?
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How do in-depth radio stories typically differ from wrap stories?
How do in-depth radio stories typically differ from wrap stories?
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What is the purpose of a debrief in commercial radio?
What is the purpose of a debrief in commercial radio?
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What distinguishes a voicer from a debrief in radio?
What distinguishes a voicer from a debrief in radio?
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