Definitions
Large type written and designed to summarize a story that attract the reader's attention
Headline
The acronym P.I.E stands for
Persuasive, Informative, Entertainment
This is an example of which type of lead: It was a case of fowl play.
Standard Lead
Expresses an opinion of the newspaper and encourages the reader to take action.
Editorial
The 5 W's and the H stand for
Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How
This is an example of which type of lead: "I was furious that that disreputable young man had the audacity to sit in my antique rosewood chair.''
Quote Lead
A story in which the basic purpose is something other than news.
Feature Story
These are the steps (in order) of how to write a news article.
Prewriting, Drafting, Revising, Editing, Proofreading, Submit
This is an example of what lead: What is the first thing that a woman buys when she is advised that she won $2,50,000 in a jingle contest?
Question Lead
A brief story with a special angle that goes to the main story.
Sidebar
These are the six criteria for newsworthiness.
Prominence, Proximity, Timeliness, Oddity/Uniqueness, Consequence, human interest
This is an example of which type of lead: An ominous silence, broken only by the call of a faraway bird, hung over the battle-scarred hills when suddenly an explosion followed by the yells of charging troops smashed the stillness.
Descriptive Lead
Unfair preference for or dislike of something
Bias
These are the types of questions you should avoid asking during an interview.
Yes and No Questions
This is an example of what type of lead: The Boston Celtics have clinched their spot in the Eastern Conference semifinals after their 116-112 win over the Brooklyn Nets in Game 4 of their best-of-seven series.
Standard Lead