Review Questions

1		The narrative lead is the most popular lead in features and non-breaking news stories. Explain what it is, and give two examples from newspapers.
2		What is a nut graph? Give an example from a feature story.
3		Explain observation. Why is it important in a story?
4		Explain what a contrast lead is, and give two examples.
5		What part do turn words play in contrast leads? Give two creative examples.
6		What is a staccato lead? Give two examples.
7		Explain what a direct-address lead is, and give two examples.
8		Why should a direct-address lead be used sparingly?
9		Explain what a question lead is, and give two examples.
10		What is a quote lead? Give two examples.
11		Why do editors so often ban question and quote leads?
12		What are guidelines for writing a quote lead?
13		What is a "none of the above" lead? Give two examples.
14		Why are vivid verbs so important in writing? Give examples from newspapers of five leads that use vivid verbs.