4.1
4.2
4.3
Terms
100
Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How.
What are the Five W's and H?
100
hot type
What is Linotype?
100
Kicker
What is another name for the conclusion?
100
Copy
The Text.
200
The first paragraph of a news story
What is a summary lead?
200
The American Civil War
When did the Inverted Pyramid become popular?
200
The Bottom part of a story
What is the Narrative?
200
Descriptive Lead
Allows the writer to become a storyteller and hint at interesting things to come.
300
The most important piece of information the writer want s to get across to the reader.
What is the central point?
300
The tornado destroyed their home.
What is a good example of using adjectives sparingly?
300
Ice Cream need not be good when it can be delicious.
What is Slide 5?
300
Free Writing
An exercise many professional writers employ to move the ideas in their heads onto the screen or paper.
400
Rumors of a strike at ABC Co. in Rockville, Texas, became a reality Monday when a majority of union workers citing unfair labor practices voted to strike.
Name a good summary line.
400
David Gregory, Host of ABC's "Meet the Press," walks across the White House lawn to shout a question at the departing President.
What is a poor example of using active words?
400
Remove all extra words and phrases.
What is cut clutter?
400
Hourglass Style
A combination of the inverted pyramid and narrative style
500
An alternative lead that supplies a twist.
What is the surprise lead?
500
First Paragraph- Start with conclusion. Subsequent Paragraphs- Provide details of the story. End- No ending required.
What is The Upside-Down Approach?
500
A paragraph that states the central point of the story.
What is a Nut Graph?
500
Associated Press Style (AP Style)
A style and usage guide used by newspapers and in the news industry in the United States