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  1. What is the opening paragraph of a news report, which summarizes the most important information, called?

    Answer: Lead

    The lead (or lede) is the first paragraph of a news report and answers the most essential questions about the story concisely.

  2. Which structural format do news reports typically follow, placing the most important information first?

    Answer: Inverted pyramid

    The inverted pyramid places the most critical facts at the top and less important details toward the end of the article.

  3. A strong news report lead must answer which set of essential questions?

    Answer: Who, What, When, Where, Why (and How)

    Answering the five Ws (and H) ensures readers immediately understand the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the story.

  4. What is the bold title at the top of a news article that summarizes the story called?

    Answer: Headline

    The headline is a brief, attention-grabbing title that gives readers a quick idea of the article's main topic.

  5. News reports are primarily written in which verb tense?

    Answer: Past tense

    News reports use the past tense because they describe events that have already occurred.

  6. What is a 'byline' in a news article?

    Answer: The name of the reporter who wrote the article

    A byline credits the journalist by appearing below the headline, typically reading 'By [Author Name].'