Lesson P2-S4
P2-S4 Journalism, articles, reports and essays Quiz: AQA English Language, Unit 2
20 questions
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The 20 questions
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What is the primary function of a news headline?
- Summarising main point
- Providing dates
- Stating price
- Listing authors
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What term names the journalist who wrote a specific article?
- Headline
- Byline
- Caption
- Masthead
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Which structural feature is typical of a formal report?
- Dialogue tags
- Rhyme scheme
- Stanza breaks
- Numbered sections
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What is the primary function of a thesis statement in an essay?
- Counter argument
- Central argument
- List of sources
- Final summary
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Which feature helps a report reader find key findings quickly?
- Index
- Executive summary
- Bibliography
- Appendix
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What can a factual statement always be subjected to?
- Emotional debate
- Verification
- Subjective judgement
- Personal belief
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Which type of statement expresses a personal view rather than verifiable truth?
- Quotation
- Opinion
- Fact
- Statistic
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What do the opening paragraphs of a hard news report typically contain?
- Hypothetical scenarios
- The five Ws
- Detailed bibliography
- Personal anecdotes
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Which technique helps make an essay argument sound measured and reasonable?
- Absolute certainty
- Hyperbole
- Emotive slang
- Hedging language
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Why do journalists include direct quotations in news stories?
- Punctuation variety
- Strict formatting
- Word count padding
- Added credibility
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Which format typically features a narrative, human-interest style?
- Feature article
- Legal statute
- Financial ledger
- Hard news report
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What is the main purpose of a photograph caption in a news article?
- Contextual explanation
- Author biography
- Decorative spacing
- Hidden advertisement
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What is the primary effect of using a rhetorical question in persuasive writing?
- Engaging the reader
- Defining terms
- Closing paragraphs
- Providing data
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Which section of a formal report usually outlines practical next steps?
- Recommendations
- Table of contents
- Title page
- Glossary
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What is the purpose of addressing a counter-argument in an essay?
- Admitting defeat
- Confusing the reader
- Reducing word count
- Strengthening the case
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Which feature indicates that a newspaper article maintains an objective tone?
- Biased adjectives
- Personal attacks
- Emotive slang
- Neutral vocabulary
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How should statistics be critically evaluated in an advanced article analysis?
- Ignoring completely
- Assuming bias
- Checking sources
- Accepting blindly
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What structural quality makes a persuasive essay easy for an examiner to follow?
- Circular narratives
- Random ordering
- Abrupt digressions
- Logical sequencing
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What is the main limitation of using a single human story in a feature article?
- Too much data
- Boring characters
- Lack of representation
- Excessive length
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What is the primary aim of news reporting compared to opinion writing?
- Emotional storytelling
- Personal bias
- Persuasive rhetoric
- Factual accuracy
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