OSSLT - Ontario Secondary School Literacy Interpreting News Reports Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

A news report begins: 'Ottawa, ON — City council voted 15-8 on Tuesday to approve a new cycling infrastructure plan worth $12 million.' Which elements are present in this lead?

Accepted Answer

Who, what, when, where, and how much

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Only who and what

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Only where and when

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Only what and how much

Question 2

In a news report about a factory closure in Windsor, a union rep quote states: 'This is devastating for working families.' Why include this quote?

Accepted Answer

To provide a human perspective on the impact

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To express the reporter's opinion

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To prove the factory should not have closed

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To entertain the reader

Question 3

A headline reads: 'Ontario Students Excel in National Science Competition.' What type of news is this?

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A feature story about a local achievement

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Breaking news about an emergency

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An opinion editorial

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A weather report

Question 4

A news report includes: 'Critics argue the new policy will disproportionately affect low-income families.' What journalistic practice is this?

Accepted Answer

Including multiple perspectives for balance

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Biased reporting

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The reporter's personal opinion

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Sensationalizing the news

Question 5

Which best describes the 'inverted pyramid' structure in news reports?

Accepted Answer

Most important information comes first, followed by decreasing detail

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Least important information comes first

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All information in chronological order

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Alternating important and unimportant information

Question 6

A report states the mayor's tree-planting plan, then notes environmental groups question the timeline. What is the reporter doing?

Accepted Answer

Presenting announcement alongside critical response for a fuller picture

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Contradicting the mayor

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Supporting the environmental groups

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Confusing the reader