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What is the first part of a newspaper article called?
Headline
Should a newspaper article include the writer’s opinion in the lead paragraph?
No – newspaper articles should be factual and objective.
The headline of a newspaper article should grab the reader’s attention and summarize the story.
True
Which section of a newspaper article tells who wrote it?
Byline
Why should sentences in a newspaper report be short and simple?
To make the information clear and easy to understand.
Quotes in a newspaper article can be made up if they sound realistic.
False – all quotes must be factual
mentions the location (and sometimes date) of the event, usually at the start of the lead or under the byline.
placeline
Which tense is usually used in headlines, and what is the reason for using it?
Present tense – used in headlines to make the story feel immediate and engaging.
The conclusion of a newspaper article should introduce completely new facts.
False – it should wrap up the story, not add new information.
Explain why the body of a newspaper article is written in short paragraphs.
To make the article easy to read and to organize information clearly.
Why must a newspaper article use the 5Ws + H in the lead?
To ensure the reader quickly knows all the essential facts about the event.
A byline is usually written in first person.
False – bylines just give the author’s name; the article is written in third person.
How can the order of information in a newspaper article help a reader decide whether to keep reading?
The most important information is presented first, so readers quickly understand the key facts.
Why is it important to follow proper structure and rules when writing a newspaper article?
Following structure and rules ensures the article is clear, accurate, and easy to read.
In a newspaper report, the most important information should always appear at the end of the article.
False – the most important information appears at the beginning