Journalism and Creative Writing Essentials

1. What is the Definition of Journalism?

It is the process of gathering, processing, and creating news and information.

2. What is a Magazine?

It is a periodical publication containing articles and illustrations, typically covering a particular subject or area of interest.

3. Which are the 4 Types of Essays?

• Narrative
• Descriptive
• Expository
• Persuasive

4. What is a Hook?

Also known as attention-gathering, it is commonly the first or second sentence at the beginning of the introduction paragraph.

5. Mention the Types of Hooks

• Statistic
• Rhetorical question
• Quotation

6. What is a Brainstorm?

A spontaneous group discussion to produce ideas and ways of solving problems.

7. FANBOYS Stands For?

For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

8. What is a Topic Sentence?

It is a sentence that summarizes the main idea of a paragraph.

9. What is a Story?

A sequence of events.

10. What are the Elements of a Story?

Setting, character, and rising action.

11. What is a Supportive Sentence?

These are ideas that support the topic sentence.

12. Which are the Parts of a Paragraph?

• Introduction
• Body
• Conclusion

13. What is a Descriptive Essay?

It is an essay where you describe an event from the writer's point of view.

14. What is a Narrative Essay?

It is an essay where the narrator tells a story.

15. What is an Outline?

It is a technique used to organize ideas.

16. Define Story Actions

Rising action: Elements that occur in the story that lead to the climax.

Falling action: Continuing action after the conflicts have been resolved.

17. What is Advertising Media?

It is the process of choosing the most efficient media for an advertising campaign.

18. What is a Poster?

It is a chart that is used to persuade customers.

19. Write the Definitions

• Headline: The title of the essay.
• Plot: A plan made in secret by a group of people.
• Timeline: It is the time when everything happens.
• Character: Those who act in a story.

20. Write an Example

• For: You've paid a dear price for this thing.
• And: My mom and I like pizza.
• Nor: She doesn't like to go to parties nor likes to read.
• But: My mom wants to buy a dog but I don't want one.
• Or: Do you want a banana or an apple?
• Yet: You have 15 minutes yet.
• So: You are running so fast.