Bias includes __________.
the journalist’s opinions
the editor’s opinions
popular views
any of the above
QUESTION 2
The lead of a news story includes opinions about the story.
True
False
QUESTION 3
Sentences in a news article should be short and to the point.
True
False
QUESTION 4
In 1775, the ____________________________ decided what could be printed in a newspaper.
British Government
local government
federal government
church
QUESTION 5
When an editor has to cut a news story, she cuts from the top first.
True
False
QUESTION 6
Journalists use the inverted pyramid to appear credible in the eyes of readers and viewers.
True
False
QUESTION 7
A good reporter writes with ______________.
clarity
accuracy
style
all of the above
QUESTION 8
Many governments fear that a free press will cause people to __________.
question the authority of the government.
start riots
want to live somewhere else
stop buying newspapers
QUESTION 9
A story’s placement in a newspaper can reveal __________.
what is on sale
bias
advertisements
all of the above
QUESTION 10
Choose the situation in which the reporting appears to be most accurate:
An editor cuts out all quotations from one source in a story.
An editor cuts all the facts out of a story and adds in opinions.
An editor cuts a story because she doesn’t like the viewpoint.
An editor runs an interesting story with a balanced set of views.
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2016-09-19 18:38:01
an editor runs an interesting story try that one
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