1-45.
Under what circumstances should the
authority for information be given
in the lead?
1.
Whenever the authority is
widely known
2.
When the source of information
is clearly implied
3.
When it is necessary to credit
the Navy with a story that
deals with Navy ships and
personnel
4.
When it is needed to overcome
skepticism or to give support
or emphasis to the information
1-46.
When writing a lead, you should
abide by all except which of the
following guidelines?
1.
Answer all of the five Ws and
H
2.
Present a summary of the story
3.
Stress the news peg
4.
Get the reader interested in
reading the rest of the story
1-47.
The bridge can be used for which
of the following purposes?
1.
To update the reader on events
related to the story
2.
To elaborate, explain or
provide authority to facts
in the lead
3.
To provide a smooth transition
from the lead to the body by
bringing in secondary facts or
filling in identification for
the lead
4.
All of the above
148.
When writing a second, or follow-up
story about a news event, you may
wish to remind the reader of the
previously reported facts.
You
should do this with which of the
following devices?
1.
A background lead
2.
A tie-in
3.
A tie-back
4.
A bridge
1-49.
To inform a reader about other
events taking place that supplement
the story you are writing, you
should use which of the following
devices?
1.
A background lead
2.
A tie-in
3.
A tie-back
4.
A bridge
1-50.
You should present the facts and
details of a news story in what
sequence?
1.
In chronological order
2.
Ranging from greater to
lesser importance
3.
With the most interesting
details presented last
4.
With the story built to a
climax
1-51.
What element of newswriting, when
done properly, will give you an
orderly outline for the body of
the story?
1.
The facts themselves
2.
The notes you take
3.
The lead
4.
The bridge
1-52.
What is the current trend in
newswriting style?
1.
Greater formality of language
2.
A more conversational approach
and vocabulary
3.
Shorter stories
4.
More detailed coverage
1-53.
As a guide for punctuation,
spelling, capitalization and
abbreviation, Navy journalists
should use what publication?
1.
Armed Forces News Style Guide
2.
GPO Style Manual
3.
Associated Press Stylebook and
Libel Manual
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