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Media Writing Vocab

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. A small story or chart accompanying a bigger story on the same topic






2. A press release - complete with images and sound - ready to be used in a televised newscast






3. Violating the right of an ordinary person to be left alone






4. Information sent out by a group or individual seeking publicity






5. A collection of clips - press releases - notes and story ideas - arranged by date - to remind editors of upcoming stories to assign






6. The right of public officials to speak without threat of libel when carrying out their duties






7. The use of quotes to re-create a conversation between two or more people






8. A package of information about a product - group or event - often containing background information - photos - news releases and so on






9. Someone who posts news online without having been trained as a reporter affiliated with any news organization






10. An indirect quote that summarizes - in your own words - what someone else said






11. A feature story on the culture's latest fads - fashions - and ideas






12. To delete a story - or something within a story






13. An organization that complies news - features and photos and distributes them - for a fee - to subscribing publications






14. A word or name that's stylized in a graphic way






15. To question or investigate in depth






16. The written phrase that identifies the source of a fact - opinion or quote in a story






17. Short for obituary - a story about someone who has died






18. A particular demographic at which media producers or advertisers aim their messages






19. A collection of facts and data that's organized by journalists into a searchable format






20. unfairly favoring one side over another when writing a story






21. A feature that provides drama or emotional impact for readers






22. State and federal laws guaranteeing public access to most government records






23. Used to highlight items listed in the text






24. The name of a newspaper as it's displayd on page one






25. A group of reporters and photographers selected to cover a story where access is limited






26. A sentence or block of type providing descriptive information about a photo






27. An entry on a blog






28. The closing line where reporters say their name and station call letters






29. An excessively long lead that's overstuffed with facts - like a bulging suitcase






30. A flattering story written to provide gratuitous publicity






31. To lengthen a story by adding unnecessary material - usually so it fits a predetermined length






32. Part advertising - part editorial






33. A web site where ordinary users can write and edit content collaboratively






34. The estimated number of readers who view a publication






35. A lead in which the 'who' is identified by name - usually because the person is recognizable to most readers






36. The word journalists use to refer to a published article






37. A small - detailed page diagram showing where all elements go






38. Journalism that focuses tightly on local community activities






39. Sombining a variety of media to cover a story






40. The skills and tactics used to convey information and maintain a positive public image about a person - product - event or organization






41. Defamation by the spoken word.






42. Information that may be used in a story but which cannot be attributed in any way - in order to protect the source's identity






43. Factual coverage of serious events






44. A 'follow-up' story that provides additional details about an event that was previously covered






45. An unanswered question in a story; a significant missing fact that's identified when a story is edited






46. A story reported by only one news outlet






47. A way to measure the depth of a story






48. A story that is continuing to unfold - necessitating follow-up stories as events develop






49. Sending information to many destinations simultaneously via radio - television or computer network






50. An advertisement