Quiz on Journalistic Writing

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the purpose of journalistic writing?

   • A. To inform readers
   • B. To entertain readers
   • C. To persuade readers
   • D. To educate readers

2. What is the most important element of journalistic writing?

   • A. Accuracy
   • B. Clarity
   • C. Brevity
   • D. Style

3. What is the role of a journalist?

   • A. To provide a platform for expression
   • B. To report facts objectively
   • C. To provide opinions and analysis
   • D. To entertain readers

True or False Questions

1. Journalists should always strive for accuracy in their reporting.

   • True

2. Journalists are expected to remain impartial in their reporting.

   • True

3. Journalists are expected to provide opinions and analysis in their reporting.

   • False

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. A journalist should always strive for ________ in their reporting.

   • Accuracy

2. Journalists should remain _________ in their reporting.

   • Impartial

3. Journalists should provide ___________ in their reporting.

   • Facts

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the key elements of journalistic writing?

   • The key elements of journalistic writing are accuracy, clarity, brevity, and style.

2. What is the role of a journalist?

   • The role of a journalist is to report facts objectively, provide a platform for expression, and to inform readers.

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Journalistic Writing Practice Sheet

Introduction

Journalistic writing is a form of writing that is used to inform, educate, and entertain readers. It is often used in newspapers, magazines, and online publications. This practice sheet will help you learn the basics of journalistic writing.

Understanding the Basics

Journalistic writing is based on facts and should be as objective as possible. It should be written in a clear and concise manner, using language that is easy to understand. It should also be written in a way that is engaging and interesting for readers.

Writing a News Story

When writing a news story, it is important to remember the five Ws: who, what, when, where, and why. These are the basic facts that need to be included in a news story.

When writing a news story, it is important to include the most important information first. This is called the inverted pyramid structure. The most important information should be included at the top of the story, and the less important information should be placed at the bottom.

Writing an Opinion Piece

An opinion piece is a type of journalistic writing that expresses the writer's opinion on a particular topic. It is important to remember that opinion pieces should be written in a way that is respectful and unbiased. It should be written objectively and should include facts to support the opinion.

Writing a Feature Story

A feature story is a type of journalistic writing that focuses on a particular person, place, or event. Feature stories are more in-depth than news stories and often include interviews and quotes from people involved in the story. Feature stories should be written in an engaging and entertaining way that captures the reader's attention.

Practice Problems

1. What are the five Ws of journalistic writing?
2. What is the inverted pyramid structure?
3. What is the difference between a news story and an opinion piece?
4. What is a feature story?

Answer Key

1. Who, what, when, where, and why.
2. The inverted pyramid structure is a writing style in which the most important information is placed at the top of the story, and the less important information is placed at the bottom.
3. A news story is objective and focuses on the facts, while an opinion piece expresses the writer's opinion on a particular topic.
4. A feature story is a type of journalistic writing that focuses on a particular person, place, or event. It is more in-depth than a news story and often includes interviews and quotes from people involved in the story.