Review Questions 1)Why do news stories try to answer the 5 Ws/1 H early in the article?

2)Name and describe three types of niche news types.

How did the inverted pyramid begin? Why is it helpful for editors?

3)Describe two things you should consider as you’re planning a story.

4)Describe three of the different types of leads and the reasons you might choose each of them.

Critical Thinking Questions

1)Of the three types of stories, which do you think would be the most challenging to write and why?

2)Why does a newspaper combine news stories with features and opinion?

3)Why do you think news writing focuses so much attention on the lead?

4)Why do you think conflict and controversy are so important to news writers?

5)What makes a good lead? How can you make sure that you are avoiding a "lazy" lead?

Read the excerpt from queen elizabeth's response to parliament's request that she marry. for i assure you (what credit my assurance may have with you, i cannot tell, but what credit it shall deserve to have, the sequel shall declare) i will never in that matter conclude any thing that shall be prejudicial to the realm. for the weal, good and safety whereof, i will never shun to spend my life; and whomsoever it shall be my chance to light upon, i trust he shall be such, as shall be as careful for the realm as you; i will not say as myself, because i cannot so certainly determine of any other, but by my desire he shall be such as shall be as careful for the preservation of the realm and you, as myself. in this excerpt, queen elizabeth says "for the weal, good and safety whereof, i will never shun to spend my life" in order to convince her audience that she is unbiased, intelligent, and rarely makes mistakes. inform her audience that she will work hard to win back the broken trust of her followers. persuade her audience that she will never make personal decisions that will harm england. remind her audience that she is the ruler and in charge of enacting laws that protect england.

Which words most the reader understand the meaning of usurpers

The words screaming and rushed in the passage suggest which tone in the story the metamorphosis a.) tense b.) positive c.) fun d.) formal