News Writing
Leads, structure, quotes and style. Take your time; each answer comes with an explanation.
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The inverted pyramid structure means:
- Putting the most important information first, followed by less important details
- Saving the main point for the end
- Telling the story in strict time order
- Writing only one paragraph
The lead (lede) of a news story is:
- The photo caption
- The headline
- The final paragraph
- The opening paragraph that sums up the main point
A summary lead:
- Uses a long quote
- Answers the most important of the 5Ws and H in the first sentence
- Asks the reader a question
- Starts with an anecdote
A delayed (anecdotal) lead:
- States all facts in one sentence
- Is never used in features
- Opens with a scene or story before revealing the main point
- Is the headline
A straight news lead is usually kept to about:
- 200 words
- 25 to 35 words
- 5 words
- 100 words
Attribution in news writing means:
- Choosing a photograph
- Stating the source of information
- Adding the reporter's opinion
- Writing a headline
Which attribution verb is usually preferred because it is neutral?
- Boasted
- Said
- Claimed
- Admitted
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