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

Answer

The lead includes who (city council), what (voted to approve cycling plan), when (Tuesday), where (Ottawa), and how much ($12 million).

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

Answer

Quotes from affected individuals provide human perspective on news events.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A feature story about a local achievement

Answer

The headline describes a positive achievement story characteristic of a feature or human interest piece.

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

Answer

Including critics' perspectives demonstrates balanced reporting.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Most important information comes first, followed by decreasing detail

Answer

The inverted pyramid places the most important information at the top, with details following in decreasing importance.

OSSLT - Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test Practice Test

OSSLT - Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test Practice Test

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