Deck 2: Elements of Storytelling

Question 1

In radio news, the equivalent of a direct quote is called a(n) _____.

A) actuality
B) sound bite
C) natural sound
D) reader

Answer 1

A

Question 2

In TV news, the equivalent of a direct quote is called a(n) _____.

A) actuality
B) sound bite
C) natural sound
D) reader

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The other name for a TV reporter's narration is _____.

A) voice‐over
B) voicer
C) sound bite
D) voice track

Answer 3

D

Question 4

A sequence usually has _____ shot(s).

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3 or 4
D) 10 to 12

Question 5

The format of a broadcast story depends on the

A) producer's mood.
B) news flow of the day.
C) reporter's judgment.
D) amount of time available.

Question 6

A TV reporter who has a decent amount of information and agood sound bite but NOT enough material for a long story would produce a _____.

A) voice‐over/sound on tape (VO/SOT)
B) voice‐over (VO)
C) reader
D) package or wrap

Question 7

A reporter who has a lot of information and good sound bites would produce a _____.

A) voice‐over/sound on tape (VO/SOT)
B) voice‐over (VO)
C) reader
D) package or wrap

Question 8

A package or wrap usually lasts _____.

A) 10-20 minutes
B) 20-40 minutes
C) 40-70 minutes
D) 70-90 minutes

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a good reason to do astandup?

A) to put the viewer on the scene with the reporter
B) to add perspective, analysis or content
C) to illustrate a point for which you have no footage
D) to show how clever you are

Question 10

_____ is the safest type of standup.

A) Open
B) Bridge
C) Close
D) One‐liner

Question 11

The best place to shoot a standup is _____.

A) against a wall
B) in the studio
C) on location
D) in an edit bay

Question 12

The viewers remember what they feel longer than what they hear.

Question 13

Let content determine the pacing of your story.

Question 14

Use all the shots you shoot in the final edit of your story.

Question 15

A wide shot provides visual focus and eliminates distractions.

Question 16

High‐angle shots put the subject in a weak or powerless position.

Question 17

Low‐angle shots make the subject look taller and convey afeeling of power or superiority.

Question 18

On a Smartphone, it is easier to see the details of a person's eyes in a tight shot than the details of the Grand Canyon in a wide shot.

Question 19

A POS (Person on the Street) can be used both on radio and TV.

Question 20

Every story needs a standup.

Question 21

The reporters should always wear the business attire in a standup.

Question 22

Don't do something silly in a feature standup today that might make you less trustworthy when you're covering alead news story.

Question 23

POV stands for _____.

Question 24

The two types of conflict are _____ and _____.

Question 25

Both sound bites and actualities are the broadcast equivalents of direct quotes in print. Actualities are used in_____ scripts, while sound bites are used in _____ scripts.

Question 26

You're preparing a radio story about a rockabilly musician.After interviewing him, you record him playing the string bass. That recording is called _____.

Question 27

A wide shot is also known as a(n) _____.

Question 28

A tight shot is also known as a(n)_____.

Question 29

A _____ is a traditional radio story that features reporter narration but no actualities, or quotes from sources.

Question 30

Readers are read by a(n) _____ in the studio.

Question 31

When a TV anchor reads news copy while video footagerolls, that's called a _____.

Question 32

In broadcast news, VO stands for _____.

Question 33

In broadcast news, VO/SOT stands for _____.

Question 34

A reporter interviews 8-10 people for their opinions on a controversial tax hike. The reporter edits the best bites intoa _____.

Question 35

A _____ standup links one part of a story to another.

Question 36

One way to focus a story is by sketching a story map. Name another way to focus a story.

Question 37

What's a storyboard?

Question 38

According to NBC's Bob Dotson, any story, no matter what the length, can be broken into four parts. List them.

Question 39

List three types of external conflict.

Question 40

Discuss how you could slow down the pace of a sad video.

Question 41

You've been assigned to shoot video of a pianist. List five different types of shots you could take, and briefly describe what would be in each.

Question 42

On a smartphone, it is easier to see the details of a person's eyes in a tight shot or the details of the Grand Canyon in awide shot. Why?

Question 43

As a reporter, what factors do you consider when deciding the format for your story?

Question 44

Both a wrap and a package are staples of broadcast news What's the difference?

Question 45

Why is the bridge the safest standup to use?

Question 46

Pick a favorite movie. Discuss the elements of good storytelling that make this a memorable movie.

Question 47

Some stories lend themselves more naturally to visual treatment than others. Issue‐oriented stories, such as raising the U.S. debt ceiling or relying more on solar energy, might be better told with words. Using the principles of good storytelling, discuss how you would turn one of those topics
Story?

Question 48

Recycling, eco‐friendly shopping and buying local produce are popular with many consumers. Using one of the focusing techniques, describe how you would turn this broad idea into a story with a local focus. Find a fresh, visual approach by including people who have been left out of previous coverage.

Question 49

Sketch a storyboard of the story in 2‐5.3.

Question 50

Some of your print colleagues poke fun at standups as an example of broadcast journalism's emphasis on personality.How would you explain the importance of standups to them?