Journalism Intro Quiz
1. How is journalism defined in the chapter?
The process of writing creative stories about current events
The process of gathering, verifying, and presenting accurate information about current events
The process of offering personal opinions on social issues
The process of entertaining readers with engaging content
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2. According to the chapter, which structure do news articles follow?
Chronological structure
Problem-solution structure
Inverted pyramid structure
Comparative structure
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3. What appears first in a news article?
Supporting facts
The nut graph
Quotes from sources
The lede
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4. What is the purpose of a headline in journalism?
To provide all necessary evidence
To share the most important details concisely and attract readers
To analyze the significance of the event
To present the journalist's opinion
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5. Which of the following is NOT listed as a role journalists serve?
Keeping citizens informed
Holding institutions accountable
Giving people factual information
Entertaining the public
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6. What follows the lede in a news article?
The headline
The nut graph
The conclusion
The hook
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7. What is the main goal of using plain language in journalism?
To impress readers with sophisticated vocabulary
To showcase the journalist's education level
To ensure all readers can understand the content clearly
To reduce the length of articles
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8. Which of these elements would typically appear in the lower part of the inverted pyramid?
The most essential information about the event
The headline
The lede
Additional supporting details
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9. What does the chapter identify as the primary purpose of this unit?
To teach students how to become professional journalists
To practice professional writing skills by exploring fundamentals of news media
To analyze the history of journalism
To critique modern news outlets
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10. According to the chapter, what provides evidence for claims made in the opening of a news article?
The headline
The lede
The nut graph
Supporting facts, statistics, quotes, and additional details
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