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News Writing and Reporting for Today's Media, 7/e
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Organizing a News Story
Review Questions
1
Explain an inverted pyramid. What should be in the lead? In the body? At the end? Give an example of an inverted pyramid.
2
What are the steps to follow in organizing an inverted pyramid?
3
What is transition? How is it used? Give four examples of transition from newspaper stories.
4
Explain the hourglass style of news writing. On what type of stories is it best used?
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What are the advantages of the hourglass style?
6
Explain the circle style writing form.
7
What are the advantages of writing in a circle?
8
Explain the block style writing form.
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