Ideas originated by the public agencies, events, or situations
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3 Journalists’ Talk
People as the news sources are helpful to develop our news stories’ accuracy and authenticity. Therefore, a journal- ist must know how to write the quoted or the reported speech.
Quoted Speech
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• “We will win the last match,” the coach said. • Police said, “We have identified the kidnapper.”
• “These corruptor,” President said, “will be jailed
immediately.” • “Can they beat my team?” Ronaldo asked.
• “We will win the last match.” The coach said. • Police said, “we have identified the kidnapper.”
• “These corruptor,” President said, “Will be jailed
immediately.” • “Can they beat my team?,” Ronaldo asked.
Home assignment
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rom the last week home assignment, you have chosen 2 topic for your news stories. You also have written the headlines and the leads. Now develop your news story by listing
the appropriate news sources. Hints: find the news sources as many as you can and do not forget to consider the balance of your news
stories.
Glossary
to assess: to judge or decide the amount, value,
quality or importance of something
iron bar: a straight stick made of metal iron
congested: describes roads and towns where
there is too much traffic and movement is made
difficult
to croon: to sing or talk in a sweet low voice
full of emotion
to deal with: to take action in order to achieve
something or in order to solve a problem
downpour: a lot of rain in a short time
earful: to angrily com- plain to someone
to endorse: to appear in an advertisement, say-
ing that you use and like a particular product
fatality: a death caused by an accident or by vio-
lence, or someone who has died in either of these
ways
graft: the act of obtaining money or advantage
through the dishonest use of political power and
influence
to hamper: to prevent someone doing something
easily
plea: the answer that a person gives in court to
the accusation that they have committed a crime
rubble: the piles of bro- ken stone and bricks, etc.
that are left when a build- ing falls down or is de-
stroyed
severe: causing very great pain, difficulty,
anxiety, damage, etc.; very serious
tirade: a long angry speech expressing strong
disapproval