- Ontario Secondary School Literacy Interpreting News Reports Questions and Answers Flashcards
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A news report uses 'sources close to the investigation say.' What does this attribution indicate?
Answer: The information comes from unnamed individuals with knowledge of the investigation
This indicates information from people with insider knowledge whose identities are not disclosed.
Outlet A: 'Protestors peacefully gathered to voice concerns.' Outlet B: 'A mob descended on city hall to make demands.' What does the comparison reveal?
Answer: Word choice can reflect different biases on the same event
The different word choices reveal how language can reflect different biases.
A news photo caption reads: 'Residents of Brampton survey the damage after heavy rainfall on Thursday.' What purpose does it serve?
Answer: It provides context: who, where, and when
The caption provides essential context that the image alone cannot convey.
A news report's final paragraph provides historical background. Why is this at the end?
Answer: The inverted pyramid places background context lower
The inverted pyramid structure places background context lower in the story.
A student must write a news report for the OSSLT. Which opening is most appropriate?
Answer: Meadowvale Secondary School's annual fundraiser raised $3,200 on Friday, exceeding its goal by 60 per cent.
Option C follows news report conventions with factual details answering the key W questions.
A report about education policy includes quotes from the Education Minister, a union president, and a parent. What does this variety demonstrate?
Answer: Comprehensive coverage with government, professional, and community perspectives
Multiple stakeholder perspectives demonstrate comprehensive, balanced reporting.