Question 1

It is relatively rare when a firstperson or secondperson writing style is effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Story endings are the most important part of the story.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Probably the most common ending includes .

Accepted Answer

A)  A quote 
B)  Unexplained, new information 
C)  A transition paragraph 
D)  Something positive 
A)  A quote 
B)  Unexplained, new information 
C)  A transition paragraph 
D)  Something positive A

Question 4

Story endings should never include a summary paragraph.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Story endings should never include colorful anecdotes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Complete this sentence: "When writing a story, don't miss an opportunity to do something __and ___with the ending."

Accepted Answer

A)  useful and effective 
B)  creative and exciting 
C)  fun and cleaver 
D)  All of the above 
A)  useful and effective 
B)  creative and exciting 
C)  fun and cleaver 
D)  All of the above

Question 7

According to Chapter 11, the best story endings .

Accepted Answer

A)  Occur when the writer runs out of things to write about 
B)  Just occur naturally 
C)  Refer back to the opening paragraphs 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Occur when the writer runs out of things to write about 
B)  Just occur naturally 
C)  Refer back to the opening paragraphs 
D)  None of the above

Question 8

Complete this sentence: "A last possible ending is."

Accepted Answer

A)  To write to a word length, such as 600 words 
B)  Merely refer to other related stories 
C)  Never far away 
D)  Merely to point to details pertaining to the next game 
A)  To write to a word length, such as 600 words 
B)  Merely refer to other related stories 
C)  Never far away 
D)  Merely to point to details pertaining to the next game

Question 9

Which is included in an editorial ending:

Accepted Answer

A)  Fact-based ending void of opinion 
B)  Personal point of view in a low-key way 
C)  Bias opinion that dominates the story 
D)  Both A and C 
A)  Fact-based ending void of opinion 
B)  Personal point of view in a low-key way 
C)  Bias opinion that dominates the story 
D)  Both A and C

Question 10

A writer should save his or her best information for the ending.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

It is relatively rare when a firstperson or secondperson writing style is effective.

Story endings are the most important part of the story.

Probably the most common ending includes .

Story endings should never include a summary paragraph.

Story endings should never include colorful anecdotes.

Complete this sentence: "When writing a story, don't miss an opportunity to do something and _with the ending."

According to Chapter 11, the best story endings .

Complete this sentence: "A last possible ending is."

Which is included in an editorial ending:

A writer should save his or her best information for the ending.

Introduction: the Field of Sports Journalism

Preparation: Tools for Successful Sports Reporting and Writing

Sports Writing: the Basics

Beginnings I: Leads

Beginnings Ii: Advanced Lead Writing

Beginnings Iii: Overused Leads

Middles I: Story Structures

Middles Ii: Effective Interviewing

International Sports Reporting

Middles Iv: Playbyplay

Other Types of Stories I: Sidebars

Other Types of Stories Ii: Previews and Follows

Other Types of Stories Iii: Sports Columns

Other Types of Stories Iv: Features and Profiles

Other Types of Stories V: Sports News and Enterprise

Final Points I: Stylistic Errors to Avoid

Final Points Ii: Sports Journalism Ethics

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Exam 11: Story Endings

It is relatively rare when a firstperson or secondperson writing style is effective.

Story endings are the most important part of the story.

Probably the most common ending includes .

Story endings should never include a summary paragraph.

Story endings should never include colorful anecdotes.

Complete this sentence: "When writing a story, don't miss an opportunity to do something __and ___with the ending."

According to Chapter 11, the best story endings .

Complete this sentence: "A last possible ending is."

Which is included in an editorial ending:

A writer should save his or her best information for the ending.

Introduction: the Field of Sports Journalism

Preparation: Tools for Successful Sports Reporting and Writing

Sports Writing: the Basics

Beginnings I: Leads

Beginnings Ii: Advanced Lead Writing

Beginnings Iii: Overused Leads

Middles I: Story Structures

Middles Ii: Effective Interviewing

International Sports Reporting

Middles Iv: Playbyplay

Other Types of Stories I: Sidebars

Other Types of Stories Ii: Previews and Follows

Other Types of Stories Iii: Sports Columns

Other Types of Stories Iv: Features and Profiles

Other Types of Stories V: Sports News and Enterprise

Final Points I: Stylistic Errors to Avoid

Final Points Ii: Sports Journalism Ethics

Filters

Complete this sentence: "When writing a story, don't miss an opportunity to do something and _with the ending."