Question 1

By the rule, ------- are NOT critical.&#10;A)obituaries&#10;B)editorials&#10;C)letters to the editor&#10;D)op-eds

Accepted Answer

Obituaries are factual reports of a person's death and life, and they do not typically contain critical opinions or analysis, unlike editorials, letters to the editor, or op-eds, which often present subjective viewpoints and critiques.

Question 2

A ------- is a speech or piece of writing that says good things about somebody/something that is no more.&#10;A)op-eds&#10;B)eulogy&#10;C)letters to the editor&#10;D)editorials

Accepted Answer

A eulogy is a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly, typically someone who has just died.

Question 3

A ------- is a fixed place in a newspaper/ magazine assigned to a particular writer&#10;A)feature&#10;B)hard news story&#10;C)column&#10;D)page

Accepted Answer

A column is a specific section in a newspaper or magazine regularly written by the same person, often featuring personal opinions, analysis, or commentary.

Question 4

Those who write columns are called -------.&#10;A)stringers&#10;B)copy editors&#10;C)editors&#10;D)columnists

Accepted Answer

Columnists are individuals who write columns, typically for newspapers or magazines, focusing on specific topics or themes.

Question 5

A column is an ------- piece of writing.&#10;A)emotional&#10;B)short&#10;C)analytical&#10;D)long

Accepted Answer

A column is typically an analytical piece of writing, often found in newspapers or magazines, where the writer presents their analysis or opinion on a particular topic.

Question 6

A ------- is a small brief that is an extract from a larger article.&#10;A)advertisment&#10;B)snippet&#10;C)classified&#10;D)sports news

Accepted Answer

A snippet is a small section or extract taken from a larger piece of content, often used to give a preview or highlight a specific part of the larger article.

Question 7

Which of these personalities is not a columnist?&#10;A)MJ Akbar&#10;B)Shobhaa De&#10;C)PV Sindhu&#10;D)C Rajamohan

Accepted Answer

PV Sindhu is a professional badminton player from India and not a columnist, unlike the others listed who are known for their contributions to journalism and writing.

Question 8

Columns that analyse issues critically are called ------- columns.&#10;A)sports&#10;B)Agony aunt&#10;C)advisory&#10;D)analytical

Accepted Answer

Columns that critically analyze issues are referred to as analytical columns. They delve into topics to provide in-depth insights, evaluations, and perspectives.

Question 9

An ------- column break down what is complex for the benefit of the reader/ viewer.&#10;A)sports&#10;B)advisory&#10;C)Agony aunt&#10;D)analytical

Accepted Answer

Analytical columns break down complex topics for the benefit of the reader or viewer, offering in-depth analysis and insight.

Question 10

A column that offers advice from an expert in the field is called an ------- column.&#10;A)Agony aunt&#10;B)analytical&#10;C)complicated&#10;D)advisory

Accepted Answer

An advisory column is one where an expert provides advice or guidance on specific topics.

Question 11

A column on the new rules of applying for a passport is an example of ------- column.&#10;A)advisory&#10;B)Agony aunt&#10;C)letters to the editor&#10;D)editorial page

Accepted Answer

The answer of A column on the new rules of...

Question 12

------- columns offer advice to people of all ages, especially the youth, on sexual or other situations that are personal in nature.&#10;A)analytical&#10;B)Agony aunt&#10;C)letters to the editor&#10;D)sports

Accepted Answer

The answer of ------- columns offer advice to people of...

Question 13

------- columns break down the jargon for the reader.&#10;A)letters to the editor&#10;B)Analytical&#10;C)Agony aunt&#10;D)sports

Accepted Answer

The answer of ------- columns break down the jargon for...

Question 14

This statement: 'the views expressed by the writer are not shared by the newspaper' is called a ------- .&#10;A)warning&#10;B)disclaimer&#10;C)defence&#10;D)offence

Accepted Answer

The answer of This statement: 'the views expressed by the...

Question 15

An ------- is the sanctum sanatorium, the holiest of places, in a newspaper/ magazine.&#10;A)op-ed&#10;B)letters to the editor&#10;C)sports&#10;D)editorial page

Accepted Answer

The answer of An ------- is the sanctum sanatorium, the...

Question 16

Editorials are always crafted carefully on issues that are -------, topical and most of the times, controversial.&#10;A)emotional&#10;B)current&#10;C)unreal&#10;D)boring

Accepted Answer

The answer of Editorials are always crafted carefully on issues...

Question 17

Editorials carry the stamp of ------- of the editor.&#10;A)location&#10;B)company&#10;C)rejection&#10;D)approval

Accepted Answer

The answer of Editorials carry the stamp of ------- of...

Question 18

The ------- is called the heart of the newspaper.&#10;A)editorial page&#10;B)Op-Ed&#10;C)business page&#10;D)letters to the editor

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ------- is called the heart of...

Question 19

A ------- column reflects what the ordinary/ common man thinks about a particular issue or article.&#10;A)sports&#10;B)Op-Ed&#10;C)letters to the editor&#10;D)editorial page

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ------- column reflects what the ordinary/...

Question 20

The ------- page is the page opposite to the Editorial page.&#10;A)business page&#10;B)Op-Ed&#10;C)sports page&#10;D)city news page

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ------- page is the page opposite...

Deck 5: Understanding Columns, Editorials, and Newspaper Layout