Lining up stories within a newscast by importance and relationship is called?

• A. Standup
• B. Stagger-through
• C. Stacking
• D. Still

Answer: (C)

Lining up stories by importance and relationship is stacking. In a newscast, stacking means deciding the order of items so the most important story opens the show and related items follow in a logical sequence. This creates a clear flow for viewers, helps transitions feel natural, and keeps pacing consistent. By grouping related reports together, the audience can follow the storyline without getting lost, and the show moves smoothly from one segment to the next.

The other terms don’t describe this process. A standup is when the reporter appears on camera to introduce or wrap a story. A still is a static image shown on screen. “Stagger-through” isn’t a standard term for arranging content in a broadcast. So stacking best captures the act of ordering stories by importance and how they connect.