OSSLT OSSLT - Ontario Secondary School Literacy Writing a News Report 2

Question 1

Why do journalists include direct quotes from sources in a news report?

Accepted Answer

To add credibility and provide firsthand perspectives

Answer

Quotes from sources add authenticity and allow readers to hear directly from those involved, which strengthens the report's reliability.

Question 2

What does 'objectivity' mean in news writing?

Accepted Answer

Presenting facts without personal bias or opinion

Answer

Objective reporting presents information fairly and without the writer's personal opinions influencing how facts are presented.

Question 3

What is the purpose of a subheading in a news report?

Accepted Answer

To break up the text and signal a new section's topic

Answer

Subheadings divide a longer article into sections, making it easier to skim and helping readers navigate to relevant parts.

Question 4

Which type of language should a news reporter avoid to maintain objectivity?

Accepted Answer

Emotive or biased language

Answer

Emotive or loaded language can slant a report toward a particular viewpoint, undermining the neutrality that journalism requires.

Question 5

What does the inverted pyramid structure instruct journalists to place at the very end of a news report?

Accepted Answer

Background context and less essential details

Answer

The bottom of the inverted pyramid holds background information and supplementary details that can be cut without losing the core story.

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