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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. A lead that begins a story by placing readers in the middle of the action






2. A direct question intended to elicit a yes-or-not answer






3. A newspaper that prints a new edition every day






4. A story that uses multiple points of entry to make complex topics more accessible to readers






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






6. A news library - where published stories and photos are stored for reference






7. Someone who works for a news organization a reporter - editor - photographer - etc.






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






9. Providing a community angle on a national story by discussing its connection to local people - issues - or events






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






11. An early version of a story






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






13. The written version of a radio news story






14. Sombining a variety of media to cover a story






15. An ending that concludes a story in a clever way






16. Words the introduce some element in a broadcast news story






17. A news story by a reporter that doesn't use actualities






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






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






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






21. A software program that enables you to view Web pages






22. The newsroom department responsible for editing stories - writing headlines - and designing pages






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






24. A shot of a reporter at a news scene reporting a story






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






26. Part advertising - part editorial






27. A story that explains the basics of an issue or event. also refers to an interview in which a source provides information - though not necessarily for publication






28. A 1966 law requiring federal agencies to make most of their records available to the public upon request






29. When the anchor speaks over video - or when a reporter narrates over video cover






30. A flattering story written to provide gratuitous publicity






31. The first words of a cut or wrap






32. Transferring a court proceeding to another jurisdiction after the prosecution or defense claims that potential jurors have been prejudiced by local media coverage






33. Defamation by the spoken word.






34. A story clipped from a newspaper






35. Activities or writings that incite resistance or hostility toward the government






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






37. A non-breaking-news story on people - trends or issues






38. A brief headline or promo for a coming radio or tv news story






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






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






41. A news story structure that presents the most important facts first; the rest of the information is organized in descending order of importance






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






43. A device that projects a news script in front of the camera lens for an anchor to read






44. A page distributed by public relations practitioners highlighting key data about a product - project or event






45. A campaign by a news outlet to bring about reform or encourage government action






46. A short - amusing news story






47. A short news story






48. To question or investigate in depth






49. A web log; an online journal providing commentary news dispatches and/or links to related Web sites






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