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Media Writing Vocab
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journalism-and-media
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 series of photos and captions that illustrates a topic or event on a web site
SOT (sound on tape)
yellow journalism
slide show
inverted pyramid
2. Information sent out by a group or individual seeking publicity
post
news release
grabber
daily
3. A format that lets web users subscribe to feeds from blogs or web sites
takeout
RSS (Really Simple Syndication)
database
Pulitzer Prize
4. Questions intended to steer an interviewee in a particular direction
crusade
leading questions
header
paginate
5. A section of a story that's written ahead of time for an event that will occur close to deadline
liftout quote
exclusive
B copy
human-interest story
6. A journalistic defense against libel that allows reporters to print what's said in legislative or judicial proceedings - to express opinions or to review public performances
pool
privilege
fair comment and criticism
readership
7. A full-size newspaper
spread
summary lead
brief
broadsheet
8. Large type running above or beside a story to summarize its content
headline
general assignment
delayed identification lead
transition
9. A small story or chart accompanying a bigger story on the same topic
sidebar
advance
copy
profile
10. Tired cliches that are recycled by lazy reporters
journalese
readership
slander
kicker
11. A small headline running below the main headline
deck
citizen journalist
conflict of interest
header
12. Where a reporter covers a wide range of stories rather than focusing on a specific beat
developing story
social networking
cub
general assignment
13. A flattering story written to provide gratuitous publicity
cub
sources
press box
puff piece
14. The section of a sports arena or stadium reserved for reporters covering the event
journalism
press box
stringer
freelancer
15. The name of a newspaper as it's displayd on page one
press box
flag
copy
stringer
16. A short - amusing news story
typo
voicer
brite
multimedia
17. Associated Press - a worldwide news-gathering cooperative
AP
paginate
absolute privilege
flag
18. Gathering information for a news story from a group of online readers
draft
absolute privilege
crowdsourcing
general assignment
19. Short for obituary - a story about someone who has died
subhead
obit
agate
suitcase lead
20. Publishing or broadcasting a false statement that maliciously or carelessly damages someone's reputation
actuality
libel
citizen journalist
header
21. The skills and tactics used to convey information and maintain a positive public image about a person - product - event or organization
paraphrase
public relations
takeout
blogosphere
22. Any map - chart or diagram used to analyze an event - object or place
dateline
information graphic
liftout quote
deck
23. A web site where ordinary users can write and edit content collaboratively
change of venue
futures file
puff piece
wiki
24. The interconnected community of blogs and bloggers who post comments and link to each other's blogs
brite
blogosphere
byline
second-day story
25. A sentence or block of type providing descriptive information about a photo
column logo
caption
Pulitzer Prize
gutter
26. A non-breaking-news story on people - trends or issues
tease
median
op-ed page
feature
27. A package of information about a product - group or event - often containing background information - photos - news releases and so on
median kit
transition
cub
inverted pyramid
28. Reporting that requires extensive research to uncover information on misconduct or corruption that has been concealed from the public
column
citizen journalist
liftout quote
investigative journalism
29. Transferring a court proceeding to another jurisdiction after the prosecution or defense claims that potential jurors have been prejudiced by local media coverage
out-cue
spread
change of venue
bureau
30. A longer analysis piece that attempts to put a complex issue into perspective
suitcase lead
editorialize
copy
takeout
31. The written version of a radio news story
enterprise story
deck
script
tabloid
32. Used to highlight items listed in the text
bullet
yellow journalism
stet
typo
33. A roundup of stories by each department of a newsroom
budget
sidebar
natural sound
scoop
34. An entry on a blog
change of venue
post
journalese
fair comment and criticism
35. To inject the reporter's opinion inappropriately into a news story or headline
dummy
editorialize
cover
closed-ended question
36. The estimated number of readers who view a publication
convergence
intro
fair comment and criticism
readership
37. A staffer who works with reporters - editors - photographers and designers to plan and create special treatment for stories
maestro
news director
press conference
brite
38. The final words of a cut or wrap
out-cue
profile
user-generated content
blogosphere
39. The main page of a web site - providing links to the rest of the site
cq
voicer
home page
in-cue
40. Designation by an editor for a reporter or photographer to cover an event
public official
blog
bullet
assignment
41. Advice or commentary by a columnist writing in a distinctive style on a consistent topic
brief
lead
press box
column
42. To lengthen a story by adding unnecessary material - usually so it fits a predetermined length
pad
invasion of privacy
series
brief
43. A humorous - dramatic or revealing incident that's used to begin a story
median
enterprise story
social networking
anecdotal lead
44. The story deserving the biggest headline and best display on page one - or at the start of a newscast
advance
brief
pool
lead story
45. An ending that concludes a story in a clever way
caption
kicker
ad
logo
46. An excessively long lead that's overstuffed with facts - like a bulging suitcase
delayed identification lead
suitcase lead
color
hole
47. A story in progress
general assignment
home page
developing story
target audience
48. A web log; an online journal providing commentary news dispatches and/or links to related Web sites
prompter
trend story
blog
stand-up
49. A direct question intended to elicit a yes-or-not answer
suitcase lead
B copy
closed-ended question
news release
50. An unanswered question in a story; a significant missing fact that's identified when a story is edited
hole
SOT (sound on tape)
puff piece
mug shot