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What do leads give a reader?
a preview to the story
Journalists recommend verifying info with at least ____ sources to be certain it's accurate
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What 5 things must you keep in mind when writing a news story?
accuracy
point of view
transitions
readibility
Elizabeth Timothy
Hard news story
what is the beginning of a story that conveys the main idea
lead
what sets the scene or introduces a character before letting the reader know the topic of the story
indirect leads
What is a key word, phrase, theme, or paragraph that links together the sentences and paragraphs of a story?
transition
A statement in a news story that returns the reader to the opening paragraph
clincher
______ is very important
accuracy
What comes last in an inverted pyramid style story?
least important details
To cut or shorten a story by cutting paragraphs from the end
crop
what uses anecdotes to set up scenarios
soft news leads
These mistakes can be avoided through accurate reporting
editing
stories should be edited for...
accuracy
objectivity
readability
A non-participating point of view can also be known as what?
3rd person
Who is responsible for editing a news story?
everyone in the news room
indirect leads are often used in _____ stories
timeless
Which parts of speech imply opinion?
adjectives and adverbs
The 2nd paragraph of a direct news lead presents specific ______
details
________ lead is a direct news lead that begins with a paragraph summary
summary
a paragraph in a lead that tells exactly what the story is about
nut graf
inverted pyramid
What is an organized pattern that invites the reader in with an indirect lead and goes on to give pertinent facts and information and ends with a clincher?
storytelling pattern
readers decide in the first __________ words if they want to read the story
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