Question 1

One good reason to start a story by focusing on an individual is to help the audience grasp difficult and complex stories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

What is a nut graph? When would you typically use one?

Accepted Answer

A nut graph is a paragraph somewhere early in the story that explains what's newsworthy. This is where journalists answer the so what? about their news story. They would typically use a nut graph if their story begins with a lead that doesn't immediately get to the main point.

Question 3

For the following fact set, write a nut graph.

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To provide a nut graph, I would need a fact set to work with. A nut graph is a paragraph, typically found in a news story or article, that summarizes the key elements or essential points of the story. It's designed to give the reader a quick grasp of what the story is about and why it matters. It usually answers the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the story.

Since you haven't provided a specific fact set, I can't write a precise nut graph. However, I can give you an example of how a nut graph might look if you had a fact set related to a new community park opening:

"After a decade of planning and two years of construction, the Riverside Community Park is finally opening its gates this Saturday, offering residents a much-needed green space with walking trails, a playground, and a community garden. The park's opening marks a significant milestone for the city's revitalization efforts and aims to provide a safe, inclusive environment for all community members to enjoy outdoor activities and events."

In this example, the nut graph provides the essential information about the park's opening, its features, the timeline, and its significance to the community. If you provide a specific fact set, I can craft a nut graph tailored to those details.

Question 4

Which of the following best defines a nut graph?

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A)   This is a graphic accompanying a news story that emphasizes the core point of the story.
B)   This is a paragraph in a news story that focuses on an exceptionally unusual individual, one who fits outside the norm, rather than telling the story of an individual to exemplifies the norm.
C)   This is a paragraph early in a news story that explains what's important and newsworthy.
D)   It's always the first paragraph in the story.

Question 5

Please a.) name two reasons using a lead that is different from an inverted pyramid lead would be suitable, and maybe even preferable, and then b.) briefly define each.

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Question 6

For the following fact set, write an alternative lead-that is, one that doesn't immediately get to the most important information.

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Question 7

Which of the following best defines the phrase bury the lead in journalism?

Accepted Answer

A)   This is when a news story waits too long to get to what's important.
B)   This is when the first paragraph of the story has too many details so the reader can't understand the gist of the story right away.
C)   This is when a news story starts with a sensational death-the burial-rather than what's most relevant and important to an audience.
D)   This is when a journalist forgets to write a lead to a news story.

Question 8

One good time to consider starting your news story with a description of the setting is if the setting is especially familiar, such as a city council meeting room.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A reporter should never use a light tone or humor in a news story-these may be appropriate for fiction, but they are not journalism.

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