Media Writing MCQs

Media Writing MCQs

Answer these Media Writing MCQs and assess your grip on the subject of Media Writing.
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1: A paragraph that focuses on a single subject is referred to as a ___________ paragraph.

A.   Coherent.

B.   Unified.

C.   Complete.

D.   Cohesive.

E.   Serial

2: When including research in a written paper, no more than ____ % should come from quotes/sources

A.   13

B.   14

C.   15

D.   16

3: Academic integrity involves ________. (choose all that apply)

A.   Giving your absolute best effort on every single assignment in the course

B.   Ensuring the work that your are submitting was created by you and not copied from another person or resource

C.   Ensuring that the work you are creating and submitting is credible

D.   Ensuring that you have answered all questions on a quiz or test before pressing submit.

E.   Giving proper credit to the resources and ideas of others that were used to develop the final product

4: What is media writing?

A.   Writing for traditional media outlets like newspapers and magazines

B.   Writing content for social media platforms

C.   Writing content for various media platforms such as news articles, blog posts, and scripts

D.   Writing press releases for public relations purposes

5: What is the purpose of media writing?

A.   To inform, entertain, or persuade the audience

B.   To promote products and services

C.   To gather information for news reporting

D.   To express personal opinions and experiences

6: What is the inverted pyramid structure in media writing?

A.   A structure that starts with the most important information and gradually provides additional details

B.   A structure that focuses on personal stories and experiences

C.   A structure that follows a chronological order of events

D.   A structure that highlights emotional appeals and storytelling techniques

7: What is the headline in media writing?

A.   The conclusion or main point of the article

B.   The introductory paragraph of the article

C.   The title or heading that summarizes the main idea of the article

D.   The quotation or statement from a source in the article

8: What is the lead or lede in media writing?

A.   The conclusion or main point of the article

B.   The introductory paragraph of the article that grabs the reader's attention and summarizes the main points

C.   The supporting evidence or data in the article

D.   The conclusion or call to action in the article

9: What is the purpose of a byline in media writing?

A.   To highlight the main points or takeaways from the article

B.   To provide additional information or context about the article

C.   To credit the author or writer of the article

D.   To list the sources or references used in the article

10: What is the role of quotes in media writing?

A.   To provide additional information or context about the topic

B.   To present the writer's opinions and perspectives

C.   To incorporate expert opinions or statements from relevant sources

D.   To highlight statistical data or research findings

11: What is the purpose of editing in media writing?

A.   To proofread the article for grammatical errors and typos

B.   To revise and improve the clarity, coherence, and flow of the article

C.   To fact-check the information and verify its accuracy

D.   To format the article for publication on different media platforms

12: What is the concept of attribution in media writing?

A.   The process of citing sources and giving credit to the original authors or creators

B.   The process of adapting the article for different media platforms

C.   The process of collecting and gathering information for the article

D.   The process of organizing and structuring the article effectively

13: What is the role of visuals in media writing?

A.   To enhance the visual appeal of the article

B.   To provide additional information or context through images, graphics, or videos

C.   To engage and capture the attention of the audience

D.   All of the above