Assignment 6 PORTFOLIO Semester 2 2025
2 2025
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Due date: 14 October 2025
QUESTION 1
1.1 The inverted pyramid framework is primarily used for opinion articles rather than hard
news reports.
Answer: [b] False.
Explanation: The inverted pyramid structure is mainly used for hard news, not opinion
writing. It arranges facts from the most important at the top to the least important at the
bottom to allow readers to get key information quickly.
1.2 Hard news is characterized by its timeliness, importance, and consequential nature.
Answer: [a] True.
Explanation: Hard news stories report current, urgent, and significant events that have
immediate public relevance, such as politics, disasters, or crime. These stories are valued
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QUESTION 1
1.1 The inverted pyramid framework is primarily used for opinion articles rather than
hard news reports.
Answer: [b] False.
Explanation: The inverted pyramid structure is mainly used for hard news, not
opinion writing. It arranges facts from the most important at the top to the least
important at the bottom to allow readers to get key information quickly.
1.2 Hard news is characterized by its timeliness, importance, and consequential
nature.
Answer: [a] True.
Explanation: Hard news stories report current, urgent, and significant events that
have immediate public relevance, such as politics, disasters, or crime. These stories
are valued for being timely and consequential.
1.3 Soft news focuses on immediate reporting of events and avoids topics related to
entertainment or lifestyle.
Answer: [b] False.
Explanation: Soft news covers human-interest, entertainment, lifestyle, and
feature stories. It does not prioritise urgency but aims to engage or entertain
readers through storytelling and personal focus.
1.4 Newsworthiness can include factors such as timeliness, prominence, and
conflict.