BMW Final Exam #2 UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Explain what a summary lead is and what it does? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - 15-20
words
T/F: ALL statements require attribution regardless of how obvious they are - CORRECT
ANSWER - False
Name the most-used organizational style in news writing - CORRECT ANSWER -
inverted-pyramid style
Draw, label, and describe a story tree and what it is used for - CORRECT ANSWER -
Helps journalist write for multiple platforms to organize their thoughts
How does a story tree apply to today's journalism? - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - "said"
How many times must a statement be attributed? - CORRECT ANSWER - once
Condense each of the leads. Correct all the errors:
Family home fire example - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - A Freed-Hardeman student
was unable to revive Sheriff Deputy William McGowen after he was struck by lightening.
Correct the sentences:
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Explain what a summary lead is and what it does? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - 15-20
words
T/F: ALL statements require attribution regardless of how obvious they are - CORRECT
ANSWER - False
Name the most-used organizational style in news writing - CORRECT ANSWER -
inverted-pyramid style
Draw, label, and describe a story tree and what it is used for - CORRECT ANSWER -
Helps journalist write for multiple platforms to organize their thoughts
How does a story tree apply to today's journalism? - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - "said"
How many times must a statement be attributed? - CORRECT ANSWER - once
Condense each of the leads. Correct all the errors:
Family home fire example - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - A Freed-Hardeman student
was unable to revive Sheriff Deputy William McGowen after he was struck by lightening.
Correct the sentences:
