Question 1

Print style writing, which is used in traditional publications and on many journalism-based websites, relies heavily on ______.

Accepted Answer

Print style writing, especially in journalism, often uses the inverted-pyramid structure. This method prioritizes information by importance, with the most crucial details at the beginning, followed by supporting information and background towards the end.

Question 2

Print style writing requires you to write in ______ paragraphs than you are used to.

Accepted Answer

Print style writing often emphasizes brevity and clarity, leading to the use of shorter paragraphs compared to more traditional or academic writing styles.

Question 3

Where do you use paraphrase-quote pairings in an article?

Accepted Answer

Paraphrase-quote pairings are often used in the middle of an article to provide evidence or examples to support the article's main points, adding depth and credibility to the content.

Question 4

One reason reporters conduct interviews is ______.

Accepted Answer

Interviews are conducted by reporters primarily to gather quotes and firsthand information directly from their sources, which can then be used to add credibility, detail, and perspective to their stories.

Question 5

______ quotes are taken from the source's mouth, word for word, and placed into your writing.

Accepted Answer

Direct quotes are exactly what the speaker said, word for word, and are used in writing to convey the speaker's exact words.

Question 6

______ quotes can also add color or flavor to your story.

Accepted Answer

Direct quotes are the exact words spoken by a character, and they can add color or flavor to a story by providing the reader with a sense of the character's personality and voice.

Question 7

In most cases, ______ are their own paragraphs, regardless of their length.

Accepted Answer

Direct quotes are typically formatted as their own paragraphs to distinguish the quoted material from the author's own writing, regardless of the quote's length.

Question 8

When the information is vital but the statements your source makes don't merit a word-for-word recounting, consider using ______.

Accepted Answer

Indirect quotes are used when the information is important but doesn't require a verbatim recounting, allowing the writer to summarize or paraphrase the source's statements.

Question 9

______ are often referred to as paraphrases.

Accepted Answer

Indirect quotes are often referred to as paraphrases because they convey the same meaning as the original quote but are rephrased in the speaker's own words.

Question 10

It is a good idea to use ______ when people are using ordinary speech.

Accepted Answer

Paraphrases are often used when conveying the general idea of what someone said in ordinary speech, as they allow for more flexibility and clarity than direct quotes.

Question 11

A(n) ______ allows you to crunch the interview down into a sentence or two and then attribute the information to your source.

Accepted Answer

An indirect quote summarizes the essence of what someone said without using their exact words, allowing the writer to condense the interview content into a brief summary while still attributing the information to the source.

Question 12

______ quotes mix direct and indirect styles of quoting so you can place emphasis on a key element of a statement a source made.

Accepted Answer

Partial quotes mix direct and indirect styles, allowing emphasis on a key element of a statement while integrating it into the surrounding narrative.

Question 13

______ work well when someone uses a word or phrase that conveys a precise emotion or when a source says something provocative in a word or two.

Accepted Answer

Partial quotes are effective in capturing the essence of an emotion or a provocative statement in a concise manner, allowing the writer to integrate the exact words of the source into a broader narrative context.

Question 14

In some cases, ______ can make you look bad as a journalist or make your source look bad.

Accepted Answer

Partial quotes can distort the original meaning or context of what the source said, potentially making the journalist appear unethical or the source appear in a negative light.

Question 15

______ should pair with all direct and indirect quotes to answer the "Says who?" question.

Accepted Answer

Attributions are essential for pairing with both direct and indirect quotes to answer the "Says who?" question, as they attribute the source of the information.

Question 16

The preferred verb of attribution in all direct and indirect quotes is ______, as it is nonjudgmental and easy to prove.

Accepted Answer

The preferred verb of attribution for both direct and indirect quotes is "said" because it is neutral and straightforward, indicating that the words were spoken without implying any judgment or interpretation.

Question 17

When someone important is speaking and you want to emphasize the "fame" news element, you can place an attribution ______ a quote.

Accepted Answer

Placing an attribution at the front of a quote emphasizes the importance or fame of the person speaking, drawing attention to their authority or notability before the quote is presented.

Question 18

In a case where you have a quote with multiple sentences, place the attribution ______ the first full sentence of the quote.

Accepted Answer

The correct placement for the attribution in a quote with multiple sentences is after the first full sentence. This helps to clarify who is speaking before continuing with the rest of the quote.

Question 19

With the expanded inverted pyramid, instead of thinking of just the first paragraph of the story, you should consider the ______ of the story as the beginning.

Accepted Answer

The expanded inverted pyramid model suggests considering the first third of the story as the beginning, allowing for a broader introduction before delving into more detailed information.

Question 20

At the ______ stage, you will outline enough information to help engage the reader with information, entice the reader with some interesting flavor, and then explain any background the reader might need to fully understand the story.

Accepted Answer

At the beginning stage of a story, it's crucial to outline information that engages the reader, provides interesting elements, and explains necessary background for full understanding. This sets the stage for the rest of the narrative.

Quiz 10: Writing for Traditional Print News Products