Chap8 Basic News Leads

Question 1

in a summary news lead, the lead normally answers ___ of the _____

Answer 1

leads usually answer 1 or 2 of the 5Ws & H

Question 2

immediate-identification lead

Answer 2

used when the identities of the major subjects in the story are important or are well known

Question 3

blind lead

Answer 3

leads that hold back details so the reporter can get to the central point of the story

Question 4

“catchall graph”

Answer 4

follows the blind lead to identify sources and answer questions created by the lead

Question 5

T/F: If a lead occured in the past rewrite so it occurs now

Answer 5

F: if a lead occurred in the past it use past tense wording

Question 6

“Backed into leads”

Answer 6

long introductory clauses that clutter leads and bury the news

Question 7

best average for words in a lead

Answer 7

18 - 20 words

Question 8

What unnecessary background info is omitted in leads?

Answer 8

names/ dates/ locations

Question 9

“label” leads

Answer 9

mention a topic but do not give what was said or done about the topic (ex: a meeting was held)

Question 10

Which is more important for a lead, chronology or interesting facts first?

Answer 10

decide which facts are most interesting and important, over which came first (chronology)

Question 11

“agenda lead”

Answer 11

an opening paragraphs that places too much emphasis on the time and place at which a story occurred