Question 1

The inverted pyramid style story structure:&#10;A) Was created pre-Civil War&#10;B) Is the most basic of story structures&#10;C) Works well with hard news&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

The inverted pyramid style story structure was created pre-Civil War, is the most basic of story structures, and works well with hard news.

Question 2

The inverted pyramid became popular because:&#10;A) Readers wanted stories that quickly got to the point&#10;B) Newspapers were competing with radio and TV, which used an inverted pyramid style&#10;C) Telegraph wires could be cut, so reporters provided the most important information first and least important last&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

The inverted pyramid style became popular because telegraph wires could be cut, so reporters prioritized the most important information at the beginning of the story to ensure it was transmitted first.

Question 3

The inverted pyramid is great for game stories on deadline.

Accepted Answer

The inverted pyramid structure is ideal for news stories that need to be reported quickly, so it is particularly useful for game stories on deadline.

Question 4

The paragraph with the &#34;heart of the story&#34; is called:&#10;A) The summary graph&#10;B) The nut graph&#10;C) The heart graph&#10;D) The core graph

Accepted Answer

The nut graph is the best choice. It is called the "nut" graph because it contains the essential "nut" of the story, which is typically the most important or interesting piece of information. This paragraph sets up the rest of the article by providing context and background information. It should hook the reader and give them a reason to continue reading.

Question 5

The biggest difference between the inverted pyramid and the diamond structure is:&#10;A) Nothing. They are the same.&#10;B) The body of the story but the leads are the same&#10;C) The lead and first few paragraphs&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

The biggest difference between the inverted pyramid and diamond structure is the lead and first few paragraphs, as the inverted pyramid starts with the most important information and tapers off to lesser details, while the diamond structure has an opening that captures attention and leads into the main point.

Question 6

The inverted chronological order structure works a story from least important to most important information.

Accepted Answer

The inverted chronological order structure works a story from most important to least important information, not the other way around.

Question 7

The hourglass structure is part inverted pyramid and .&#10;A) Normal pyramid&#10;B) Diamond structure&#10;C) Inverted chronological&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

The hourglass structure is part inverted pyramid, with the most important information at the beginning (like a normal pyramid) and then narrowing down to a specific point or detail, before widening back out to a broader view or conclusion (like the bottom of an hourglass). Therefore, option A, which refers to a normal pyramid, is the correct choice.

Question 8

Bridge building in a story refers to:&#10;A) Using quotes that support the factual information in a story&#10;B) Transition paragraphs that move the story from one point to another&#10;C) Leads that connect readers to the story subjects&#10;D) Important statistics that support the lead

Accepted Answer

Bridge building refers to transition paragraphs that connect different points in a story and help the reader follow the plot or narrative.

Question 9

The three Ts include:&#10;A) Taste, Touch and Timing&#10;B) Try, Tell and Told&#10;C) Twist, Turn, and Troubleshoot&#10;D) Trends, Types and Tendencies

Accepted Answer

The three Ts that are commonly referred to in the culinary world are taste, touch, and timing. These three factors are critical to creating delicious and well-balanced dishes. Taste refers to the flavor profile of the dish, touch refers to the texture and mouthfeel, and timing refers to the precise cooking times for each component of the dish.

Question 10

Final advice for writing the body of a story include:&#10;A) Keep the story moving&#10;B) Let people talk&#10;C) Show people doing things&#10;D) Don't get bogged down in details&#10;E) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the above choices are important for writing the body of a story. Keeping the story moving ensures that the reader stays engaged and interested. Allowing characters to talk adds to the realism and depth of the story. Showing characters doing things helps to build the world and allows the reader to better understand the characters. Lastly, not getting bogged down in details prevents the story from becoming too slow or tedious.

Deck 7: Middles I: Story Structures