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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Journalism?News from all over the globe.A journal.The writing of thoughts and ideas to persuade others of what is going on in the world today.An activity or profession of writing for newspapers or magazines of broadcasting news on radio or television.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThis style of journalistic writing allows you to include the least important details at the bottom of the article:Opinion/EditorialFeatureHourglassInverted Pyramid
- 3. Multiple ChoiceIn journalism, the writer needs to avoid which of the following?Concise writingUnderstandable languageLong, complicated sentences and paragraphsQuoting sources directly
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat does proximity refer to?Something close by or nearSomething that affects many peopleSomeone very important is involvedA strong human emotion is created
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following stories would be a HARD NEWS story, more than the others?A burglary in your neighborhoodA neighborhood beach partyA neighborhood bicycle rally for charityA neighborhood grocery store is closing
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a byline?title of an articlename of a person who wrote articlethe words under a photoname of newpaper
- 7. Multiple ChoiceA reporter who follows one particular genre would be covering a:BeatWireBannerFeature
- 8. Multiple ChoiceAnother word for a photo caption that journalists use:Bylinecutlinedeadlinenightline
- 9. Multiple ChoicePrinted information that is false is known as:SlanderLibelRetractionWire
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich is the most important aspect of being a good reporter?Demonstrating your opinionWriting down every single thing a source saysMaking accuracy your goalWriting beautiful complex sentences
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is an open-ended question?How much did the renovations cost?Who is in charge of the group?Why were the renovations necessary?When was the decision made?
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich is the proper way to punctuate a quote?"That man is a hero." he said. "Most people would have never been so courageous.""That man is a hero," he said. "Most people would have never been so courageous.""That man is a hero. Most people would have never been so courageous." He said."That man is a hero" he said "Most people would have never been so courageous"
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich type of opinion article is written as a newspaper staff?ColumnEditorialLetter to the EditorFeature
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat describes a reporter injecting his or her opinion into an article?Attributeparenthetical citationFeatureEditorialize
- 15. Multiple ChoiceThe reporter should treat all sides equally and fairly. What kind of reporting is this?ObjectiveImpersonalNewsOpinion
- 16. Multiple ChoiceAny information in a news story that cannot be proven, must be labeled as what?NewsEditorialOpinionFalse
- 17. Multiple ChoiceIf a sentence is written in SUBECT-VERB-OBJECT style, it should be called what?PassiveActiveThird PersonFirst Person
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following best describes PASSIVE voice?Object-Verb-SubjectSubject-Object-VerbSubject-Verb-ObjectSubject-Subject-Verb
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence is properly punctuated?"I like bacon," He said."I like bacon." he said."I like bacon," he said."I like bacon", he said.
- 20. Multiple ChoiceAFTER you have introduced him as a source, how do you identify the principal in all subsequent references?Mr. Jaster said...Jaster said...Jeff said...Principal Jaster said...
- 21. Multiple ChoiceThe inverted pyramid works best for what stories?News storiesFeature storiesSports storiesOpinion pieces
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhat is photojournalism?Photographs in magazines or newspapers.The art or practice of communicating news by photographs.Photography.Pictures displayed in the news and/or in magazines.
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhat is broadcast journalism?Any type of news posted online.News displayed on television.A radio or television program or transmission.CNN News.
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is considered news?Anything posted on social media.World star hip hop.Newly received or noteworthy information.Anything that's posted online or in the tabloids.
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhat is plagiarism?A plague.Taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as your own.A contagious bacterial disease characterized by fever or delirium.A really bad cough.
- 26. Multiple ChoiceIt's okay to use "I think" or "in my opinion" in a storyTrueFalse
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the first paragraph of a story called?introductionleadnews storyinverted pyramid
- 28. Multiple ChoiceHow long are most journalism paragraphs?1 sentence2-3 sentences4-5 sentences6-7 sentences
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhat does not belong in a news story?leadquoteconclusionWs and H
- 30. Multiple ChoiceIt's okay to use first person in an article (I talked to, when I interviewed)TrueFalse
- 31. Multiple ChoiceIf I'm writing a review, I don't need to interview anyone else.TrueFalse
- 32. Multiple ChoiceIn journalism, the writer needs to avoid which of the following?Concise writingUnderstandable languageLong, complicated sentences and paragraphsAll of the above
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following would be a characteristic of journalistic writing?Short concise sentences and paragraphsEffective and important quotesShorter paragraphsAll of the above
- 34. Multiple ChoiceTrue or false: You should try to incorporate the 5 Ws and H in a "summary lead"TrueFalse
- 35. Multiple ChoiceAn article about record breaking heat is considered with of the following?TimelinessConflictProminenceAll of the above
- 36. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a defense against libel?TruthConsentFair reporting privilegeEqual coverage of a topic
- 37. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the definition of "censorship"?Restrictions imposed from inside the newsroomRestrictions imposed from your editorRestrictions imposed from outside the newsroomRestrictions imposed from your coworker
- 38. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following DOES NOT characterize "yellow journalism"?Rumors disguised as newsLoud headlinesPublicity stuntsFair and balanced reporting
- 39. Multiple ChoiceWhich was NOT one of the key changes in journalism from the 18th to 19th centuries?MoviesThe emergence of the "penny press"Innovations in printingThe rise of the modern newsroom
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