8-45.
8-46.
8-47.
8-48.
8–49.
The main reason headline writers
use a specialized vocabulary is
the necessity for which of the
following?
1.
Colorful writing
2.
Brevity
3.
Clarity
4.
Originality
Under what circumstances may you
use the abbreviation SECNAV in a
headline?
1.
When space constraints make
it necessary
2.
When you spell out the title
in the lead of the story
3.
When the press release goes
to a broadcast outlet
4.
When the headline is for a
Navy publication
What is the purpose of a picture
cutline?
1.
To add interest to the picture
2.
To tell the complete story
3.
To add information that,
together with the picture,
tells the story
4.
To identify the picture
elements
Gathering information for a cutline
is similar to compiling material
for what other publication element?
1.
A film script
2.
An editorial cartoon
3.
A brief TV or radio
announcement
4.
A news story
What is the rule for the length of
a cutline?
1.
Use one line
2.
Use one sentence
3.
Use two or three lines
4.
Use the fewest words that
will convey the message
clearly
8-50.
Which of the following is a
principle about the style of
writing cutlines?
1.
The cutline should arouse,
but not satisfy, the reader’s
curiosity
2.
The style varies according
to the type of picture and
the policies of the individual
publication
3.
The cutline should serve as
a lead-in to an accompanying
story
4.
The style is always the same
for any type of picture
8-51.
What are the major components of
a cutline?
1.
Lead, bridge, action and
credit line
2.
Tie-back, identification,
attribution and conclusion
3.
Identification, tie-in, action
and background information
4.
Action, background information,
credit line and identification
8-52.
The first sentence in a good
cutline usually describes or names
which of the following picture
elements?
1.
The action shown, or “what”
2.
The persons shown, or “who”
3.
The background details, or
“when”
4.
The news peg, or “why”
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