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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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1. Commentary that expresses opinion about a current event or issue






2. Reporters - anchors - disc jockeys - those paid to appear on the air






3. A question phrased in a way that encourages a source to give a lengthy - in-depth answer






4. A newspaper that prints a new edition every day






5. To publish an important or dramatic story for the first time






6. Factual coverage of serious events






7. To inject the reporter's opinion inappropriately into a news story or headline






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






9. A longer analysis piece that attempts to put a complex issue into perspective






10. Designation by an editor for a reporter or photographer to cover an event






11. A phrase inserted into a story that advises copy editors that the information has been checked






12. A short news story






13. A small headline running below the main headline






14. The area or subject that a reporter is responsible for covering. (topic - institution - location)






15. The name given to a story for newsroom use






16. A story explaining an upcoming meeting or event






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






18. A rookie or trainee reporter






19. A recounting of an entertaining or informative incident within a story






20. A restriction placed on a news story or press release that specifies where the information can be made public






21. The exact words spoken by a source






22. The story deserving the biggest headline and best display on page one - or at the start of a newscast






23. When journalists take sides in a controversial issue - promoting a particular point of view






24. A graphic treatment of a quotation taken from a story - often using bold or italic type and a photo






25. Reckless disregard of the truth; printing something you know to be false






26. Information sent out by a group of individual seeking publicity






27. The reporter's name - usually printed at the beginning of a story






28. The slanting of information by a source - usually an attempt to make someone look good






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






30. The top news executive in a television newsroom - responsible for news content - budget decision - hiring and firing staff - etc.






31. To gather news about an event






32. An audio version of a news story made available for downloading on a web site






33. Records or people providing journalists with information






34. The lead to a reporter's warp - read by an anchor






35. A special label for any regularly appearing section - page - or story






36. A roundup of stories by each department of a newsroom






37. HyperText Markup Language - the coding used to format and display






38. Someone who writes a blog






39. A format that lets web users subscribe to feeds from blogs or web sites






40. An attention-getting lead






41. A short - amusing news story






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






43. Gathering information for a news story from a group of online readers






44. The space running vertically between two columns






45. A feature story that uses interviews and observations to paint a picture of someone newsworthy






46. Sombining a variety of media to cover a story






47. The person who reads the news during a newscast and provides transition between stories






48. Reporting that requires extensive research to uncover information on misconduct or corruption that has been concealed from the public






49. A writer's unique blend of syntax - vocabulary and perspective that gives his or her writing its characteristic personality






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