2-28.
What is the purpose of the quote-
summary method of reporting
speeches?
1.
To give the reader the feeling
of the speech
2.
To make sure all pertinent
information is included
3.
To standardize reporting
throughout the industry
4.
To minimize the number of
times attribution is necessary
2-29.
Where is the natural placement for
attribution of a direct quote?
1.
At the beginning of the quote
2.
In the middle of the quote
3.
At the end of the quote
4.
Anywhere within the same
paragraph as the quote
2-30.
What is the best way to express
attribution in a speech story?
1.
By using the verb “said”
alone in most quotes
2.
By using a variety of vivid
verbs
3.
By adding colorful details
about the speaker’s gestures
and tone of voice
4.
By using “said” plus
appropriate descriptive verbs
2-31.
How may the journalist add more
color to a speech story?
1.
By using vivid words to
describe how the speaker talked
2.
By occasionally describing the
speaker’s gestures or hand
movements
3.
By using vivid verbs to
describe the speaker’s emotions
4.
By using a variety of
adjectives and adverbs to
paraphrase the quotes
2-32.
Which of the following is NOT
a key idea for speech writing?
1.
Use ellipses to handle
long quotes
2.
Place the most important
fact in the lead
3.
Use vivid words freely to
add color
4.
Attribute all information
and opinions
2-33.
What is the usual method of
reporting a sports event?
1.
A feature story approach
2.
A straight news story written
in the inverted pyramid style
3.
In the quote-summary style
4.
With a roundup story approach
2-34.
What is the main difference between
a sports story lead and a straight
news lead?
1.
The sports lead emphasizes
the who and how
2.
The sports lead does not
necessarily include a news peg
3.
The sports lead will not be
followed by a bridge
4.
The sports lead makes no
attempt to answer the five W’s
and H
2-35.
Where should the game’s score be
included in a sports story?
1.
In the lead only
2.
In the lead and bridge only
3.
Throughout the story, as needed
4.
In the lead, only if not used
in the headline
2–36.
What type of lead should you use to
maintain reader interest when the
reader already knows the outcome of
a sports event?
1.
Background information
2.
Summary
3.
Novelty
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