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Date _________________

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Ch. 3 Leads

 

 

1. List and explain the six types of news summary leads (5 w’s and 1 h); also which are the two weakest leads in this group?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. What is a “nut graph” and what is it used for?

 

 

 

 

 

3. Explain what a “vignette lead” is.

 

 

 

 

4. Explain each of the following kinds of leads:
1. Descriptive (or background)

 

 

 

2. Direct address

 

 

 

3. Direct quotation

 

 

 

4. Question

 

 

 

5. Compare/contrast

 

 

 

6. Novelty