Question 1

As a sports journalist, you ___ at games.&#10;A) Eat good food&#10;B) Sit in for the readers&#10;C) Have the best seats&#10;D) Hang out with athletes

Accepted Answer

Sports journalists attend games to report on them, providing insights and information to their readers who cannot attend. They act as the eyes and ears of the public.

Question 2

A sports writer's byline atop the story says:&#10;A) He or she is responsible for everything that is written&#10;B) The typos are his or her fault&#10;C) He or she can take credit for the insightful quotes&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

A sports writer's byline indicates that he or she is the author of the article and fully responsible for its content, including any errors or typos that may appear. Additionally, the byline signifies that the writer can take credit for any original insights or quotes included in the piece. Therefore, all of the options listed are correct.

Question 3

A sports journalist's job is to be fair, accurate and provide a historical account of events.

Accepted Answer

A sports journalist's job is to report the facts and events of a game or sports event accurately and impartially, without bias or opinion. They must be fair in their reporting and provide a historical account of the events to inform their readers or viewers.

Question 4

Which is not true: Playbyplay in a game story:&#10;A) Is the most important part of every game story&#10;B) Should be included in every game story&#10;C) Needs to be put into the context of the larger story&#10;D) Answers B and C

Accepted Answer

While play-by-play is an important part of a game story, it is not necessarily the most important part. The larger story, context, analysis, and human interest elements are also important considerations. Therefore, statement A is not true. Statements B, C, and D are true.

Question 5

There is only one way to record playbyplay information.

Accepted Answer

There are multiple ways to record play-by-play information, including traditional scorekeeping methods, digital scorekeeping applications, and video recording.

Question 6

Which is not true:&#10;A) The amount of play-by-play used in every game story is determined by the game's outcome.&#10;B) Blowouts will include more play-by-play than close games.&#10;C) Play-by-play usually is not presented in chronological order&#10;D) All statements are not true

Accepted Answer

Blowouts typically include less play-by-play than close games because the outcome is clear early on, making the detailed progression of plays less relevant to the story's narrative.

Question 7

Social media are a great way to present playbyplay in real time.

Accepted Answer

Social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook allow users to share updates and posts in real time, making them an effective tool to provide play-by-play coverage. Many sports teams, news outlets, and other organizations use social media to keep their followers informed about events as they happen.

Question 8

With the advent of the Internet:&#10;A) Play-by-play in newspaper stories is less important&#10;B) Stories with play-by-play should be posted on the website immediately after the game is finished&#10;C) With TV and Internet game coverage, some say written play-by-play is not necessary because the audience watches the game live&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

A) Play-by-play in newspaper stories is less important because readers can find live updates online or watch the game on TV.
B) Stories with play-by-play should be posted on the website immediately after the game is finished to provide the audience with a detailed recap of the game.
C) With TV and Internet game coverage, some say written play-by-play is not necessary because the audience watches the game live. However, there are still readers who prefer to read a written recap and analysis of the game after it's over. Therefore, it's important for news outlets to cater to both types of audience.

Question 9

Using slang in a sports story is a great way to connect with readers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Using slang in a sports story is...

Question 10

We should not write like ESPN SportsCenter anchors speak because:&#10;A) The spoken word sometimes does not translate well in print&#10;B) Some phrases (&#34;takes it to the house&#34;) do not explain the action&#10;C) The phrases might alienate some readers&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the above reasons are true. It is important to use clear and concise language that is easily understood by all readers, regardless of their background or familiarity with sports jargon. Additionally, some phrases that are commonly used in spoken sports coverage may not make sense or be helpful for readers who are trying to understand the action. Finally, using too much sports jargon can alienate readers who are not familiar with the terminology.

Deck 10: Middles Iv: Playbyplay