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






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






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






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






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






6. A series of photos and captions that illustrates a topic or event on a web site






7. An exclusive story no other news outlet has






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






9. The business and craft of producing content for the news media






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






11. The right of journalists to print their opinion on the performance of public figures or entertainers






12. Aligning lines of text so they're even along both the right and left margins






13. News reporting that's sleazy or sensational






14. A full-size newspaper






15. A story supplying additional details about an event that's been previously covered






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






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






18. A type of news lead that withholds a significant piece of information (usually a person's last name)






19. Words appearing at the start of a first paragraph of a story that identify where the story was filed






20. A humorous - dramatic or revealing incident that's used to begin a story






21. A staffer who works with reporters - editors - photographers and designers to plan and create special treatment for stories






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






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






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






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






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






27. The main page of a web site - providing links to the rest of the site






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






29. 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






30. A write whose commentary is sold and distributed by a news organization for reprinting in other publications






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






32. An attention-getting lead






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






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






35. A word or phrase used by a writer to move a story from one point to another






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






37. The space running vertically between two columns






38. The name given to a story for newsroom use






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






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






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






42. An entry on a blog






43. A story layout designed across two facing pages






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






45. To delay or relocate a story






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






47. A small photo showing a person's face






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






49. The text of a story






50. To continue a story on another page