BMW Final Exam #2 Questions and
Answers
Explain what a summary lead is and what it does? - Answer -- A summary news lead
gives important information upfront
- Are 1-2 sentences long
- Grab the audience's attention, inform the reader, and arouses interest
What is the average number of words in an effective lead? - Answer -15-20 words
T/F: ALL statements require attribution regardless of how obvious they are - Answer -
False
Name the most-used organizational style in news writing - Answer -inverted-pyramid
style
Draw, label, and describe a story tree and what it is used for - Answer -Helps journalist
write for multiple platforms to organize their thoughts
How does a story tree apply to today's journalism? - Answer -There is a different tone
on each social media platform so a journalist has to be able to write for the appropriate
platform
Name the 4 types of statements requiring attribution - Answer -- Facts that aren't
obvious
- Controversial statements or opinions
- Statements that you can't enhance, because they are so unique
- Reveals evidence or shows the person's character
What is the most-used verb of attribution? - Answer -"said"
How many times must a statement be attributed? - Answer -once
Condense each of the leads. Correct all the errors:
Family home fire example - Answer -A family returned home on Saturday night to their
house on fire. Firefighters were unable to save the home.
Condense each of the leads. Correct all the errors:
, Superintendent Greg Hubbard school board meeting about a gun on school grounds -
Answer -On Tuesday night, Superintendent Greg Hubbard addressed a group of upset
parents concerning communication failures regarding a student bringing a gun on
school grounds.
Condense each of the leads. Correct all the errors:
Youth center membership - Answer -(not sure about this one) Free memberships to
local youth centers and health clubs are now available to underprivileged children ages
8 to 15. On Monday night, city officials unanimously voted on this resolution in an effort
to curb obesity in the youth.
Condense each of the leads. Correct all the errors:
Sheriff Deputy struck by lightning - Answer -A Freed-Hardeman student was unable to
revive Sheriff Deputy William McGowen after he was struck by lightening.
Correct the sentences:
"Let's go to the game" she announced. - Answer -"Let's go to the game," she said.
Correct the sentences:
He accused the newspaper of "sensationalism" and "poor taste".. - Answer -(COME
BACK TO THIS)
Correct the sentences:
"My husband is no-good bum." She sobbed. "He beats me." She explained. - Answer -
(COME BACK TO THIS) "My husband is a no-good bum," she sobbed. "He beats me."
Correct the sentences:
"It was a tough course," he claimed. "Students are lucky to get a C." he explained. -
Answer -"It was a tough course," he claimed. "Students are lucky to get a C."
Correct the sentences:
"I was standing behind the counter when the gunman came in and demanded all the
money," the clerk added. "I gave it to him, and then he ran out the back door." - Answer
-"I was standing behind the counter when the gunman came in and demanded all the
money," the clerk added. "I gave it to him, and then he ran out the back door."
Correct the sentences:
Answers
Explain what a summary lead is and what it does? - Answer -- A summary news lead
gives important information upfront
- Are 1-2 sentences long
- Grab the audience's attention, inform the reader, and arouses interest
What is the average number of words in an effective lead? - Answer -15-20 words
T/F: ALL statements require attribution regardless of how obvious they are - Answer -
False
Name the most-used organizational style in news writing - Answer -inverted-pyramid
style
Draw, label, and describe a story tree and what it is used for - Answer -Helps journalist
write for multiple platforms to organize their thoughts
How does a story tree apply to today's journalism? - Answer -There is a different tone
on each social media platform so a journalist has to be able to write for the appropriate
platform
Name the 4 types of statements requiring attribution - Answer -- Facts that aren't
obvious
- Controversial statements or opinions
- Statements that you can't enhance, because they are so unique
- Reveals evidence or shows the person's character
What is the most-used verb of attribution? - Answer -"said"
How many times must a statement be attributed? - Answer -once
Condense each of the leads. Correct all the errors:
Family home fire example - Answer -A family returned home on Saturday night to their
house on fire. Firefighters were unable to save the home.
Condense each of the leads. Correct all the errors:
, Superintendent Greg Hubbard school board meeting about a gun on school grounds -
Answer -On Tuesday night, Superintendent Greg Hubbard addressed a group of upset
parents concerning communication failures regarding a student bringing a gun on
school grounds.
Condense each of the leads. Correct all the errors:
Youth center membership - Answer -(not sure about this one) Free memberships to
local youth centers and health clubs are now available to underprivileged children ages
8 to 15. On Monday night, city officials unanimously voted on this resolution in an effort
to curb obesity in the youth.
Condense each of the leads. Correct all the errors:
Sheriff Deputy struck by lightning - Answer -A Freed-Hardeman student was unable to
revive Sheriff Deputy William McGowen after he was struck by lightening.
Correct the sentences:
"Let's go to the game" she announced. - Answer -"Let's go to the game," she said.
Correct the sentences:
He accused the newspaper of "sensationalism" and "poor taste".. - Answer -(COME
BACK TO THIS)
Correct the sentences:
"My husband is no-good bum." She sobbed. "He beats me." She explained. - Answer -
(COME BACK TO THIS) "My husband is a no-good bum," she sobbed. "He beats me."
Correct the sentences:
"It was a tough course," he claimed. "Students are lucky to get a C." he explained. -
Answer -"It was a tough course," he claimed. "Students are lucky to get a C."
Correct the sentences:
"I was standing behind the counter when the gunman came in and demanded all the
money," the clerk added. "I gave it to him, and then he ran out the back door." - Answer
-"I was standing behind the counter when the gunman came in and demanded all the
money," the clerk added. "I gave it to him, and then he ran out the back door."
Correct the sentences:
