Is It Safe Strategy to Write News Release in the Inverted

question 15

Multiple Choice

Is it safe strategy to write news release in the inverted pyramid structure?

• A) Yes; editors scan the top of the story quickly to determine interest.
• B) No; the narrative structure ensures better readership.
• C) Yes, because editors cut from the bottom of the story.
• D) Not always; a delayed lead may serve the story best.
• E) Both A and C.

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Definitions:

Stirrup

A bone in the middle ear that transmits sound vibrations to the inner ear.

Eardrum

A thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves, also known as the tympanic membrane.

External Ear

The outer portion of the ear, consisting of the pinna and the ear canal, which helps direct sound waves into the ear.

Middle Ear

The part of the ear located between the eardrum and the inner ear that contains three bones which amplify sound.