, TEX2601 ASSIGNMENT 6 EXAM PORTFOLIO SEMESTER 2 2025 ANSWERS
DUE DATE: 14 OCTOBER 2025
QUESTION 1 (10)
Are the following statements TRUE or FALSE? Write down only the number of the question,
and the correct answer.
1.1 The inverted pyramid framework is primarily used for opinion articles rather than hard
news reports. (1)
[a] True
[b] False
1.2 Hard news is characterized by its timeliness, importance, and consequential nature. (1)
[a] True
[b] False
1.3 Soft news focuses on immediate reporting of events and avoids topics related to
entertainment or lifestyle. (1)
[a] True
[b] False
1.4 Newsworthiness can include factors such as timeliness, prominence, and conflict. (1)
[a] True
[b] False
1.5 The lead in the inverted pyramid framework is also known as a summary lead because it
answers the most common "wh-" questions. (1)
[a] True
[b] False
1.6 In hard news reporting, it is recommended to use emotive language to make the story
more engaging. (1)
[a] True
[b] False
DUE DATE: 14 OCTOBER 2025
QUESTION 1 (10)
Are the following statements TRUE or FALSE? Write down only the number of the question,
and the correct answer.
1.1 The inverted pyramid framework is primarily used for opinion articles rather than hard
news reports. (1)
[a] True
[b] False
1.2 Hard news is characterized by its timeliness, importance, and consequential nature. (1)
[a] True
[b] False
1.3 Soft news focuses on immediate reporting of events and avoids topics related to
entertainment or lifestyle. (1)
[a] True
[b] False
1.4 Newsworthiness can include factors such as timeliness, prominence, and conflict. (1)
[a] True
[b] False
1.5 The lead in the inverted pyramid framework is also known as a summary lead because it
answers the most common "wh-" questions. (1)
[a] True
[b] False
1.6 In hard news reporting, it is recommended to use emotive language to make the story
more engaging. (1)
[a] True
[b] False
