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Media Writing Vocab

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  • 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. News reporting that's sleazy or sensational






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






3. The interconnected community of blogs and bloggers who post comments and link to each other's blogs






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






5. A story in progress






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. Any map - chart or diagram used to analyze an event - object or place






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






14. To delay or relocate a story






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






16. An advertisement






17. A small headline running below the main headline






18. Software used to produced animated graphics






19. A person who gathers and writes news stories for publication or broadcast






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






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






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






23. A full-size newspaper






24. A recorded sound bit played during a tv news story






25. A newspaper format that's roughly half the size of a standard page






26. An agreement by a reporter and a source specifying that information revealed in an interview cannot be printed in any form






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 non-breaking-news story on people - trends or issues






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






30. A person who assigns - approves - or corrects stories for publication or broadcast






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






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






33. A line or paragraph that alerts readers to a related story elsewhere in the paper or on the web site






34. To design a page on a computer






35. Video images shot at a news scene that are later used to illustrate or cover a sound bit or reporter's track that was recorded separately






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






37. A reporter who files stories from outside the newsroom






38. The text of a story






39. Small type used for sports statistics - stock tables - classified ads - etc.






40. A small photo showing a person's face






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






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






43. To continue a story on another page






44. The written version of a radio news story






45. Newsroom slang for the crime reporters that summarizes facts about local arrests






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






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






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






49. A type of blogging where bloggers post extremely brief updates






50. A typesetting mistake







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