News Report Flashcards
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What is a news report?
A
News reports are a type of journalistic writing that describe events by answering basic questions, such as who, what, where, when, and why. Unlike chronological narratives, news reports do not tell the story in chronological order.
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What is it’s audience and purpose?
A
The purpose is to inform, educate, guide, entertain, interpret, form opinions, spread awareness, and advertise. The audience for news reports can vary, typically includes people who are interested in the topic, need to know about it, or would be affected by it.
3
Q
It is personal?
A
No, news reports should be objective, novel, timely, significant, and relevant to the audience.
4
Q
How are the headings?
A
Title: Presentation of the article for the people who would read it.
