ANSWERS) Semester 2 2025 - DUE 14 October 2025 ; 100%
correct solutions and explanations.
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
✅ Correct Answer: [b] False
Explanation: The inverted pyramid is mainly used for hard news,
not opinion articles.
1.2 Hard news is characterized by its timeliness, importance, and
consequential nature. (1)
[a] True
[b] False
✅ Correct Answer: [a] True
Explanation: Hard news focuses on timely, important, and
impactful events.
1.3 Soft news focuses on immediate reporting of events and avoids
topics related to entertainment or lifestyle. (1)
[a] True