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What are the 5W questions?

questions that a news report should answer

questions that must be asked in an interview

questions that aim to add variety to a news report

questions about a reporter's qualifications

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The 5W questions refer to the essential questions that should be answered in a news report to provide a comprehensive overview of the story. They are:

  1. Who - Who is involved in the story? (People, organizations)
  2. What - What happened? (The event or situation)
  3. Where - Where did it take place? (Location)
  4. When - When did it happen? (Time)
  5. Why - Why did it happen? (Reasons, motives)

These questions help ensure that a news report is complete and informative, giving readers the key details they need to understand the context and significance of the news.