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1
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in a summary news lead, the lead normally answers ___ of the _____

A

leads usually answer 1 or 2 of the 5Ws & H

2
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immediate-identification lead

A

used when the identities of the major subjects in the story are important or are well known

3
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blind lead

A

leads that hold back details so the reporter can get to the central point of the story

4
Q

“catchall graph”

A

follows the blind lead to identify sources and answer questions created by the lead

5
Q

T/F: If a lead occured in the past rewrite so it occurs now

A

F: if a lead occurred in the past it use past tense wording

6
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“Backed into leads”

A

long introductory clauses that clutter leads and bury the news

7
Q

best average for words in a lead

A

18 - 20 words

8
Q

What unnecessary background info is omitted in leads?

A

names/ dates/ locations

9
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“label” leads

A

mention a topic but do not give what was said or done about the topic (ex: a meeting was held)

10
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Which is more important for a lead, chronology or interesting facts first?

A

decide which facts are most interesting and important, over which came first (chronology)

11
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“agenda lead”

A

an opening paragraphs that places too much emphasis on the time and place at which a story occurred