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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. The name of a newspaper as it's displayd on page one






2. The estimated number of readers who view a publication






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






4. The focus - emphasis - or 'slant' of a story; a distinctive way of viewing and writing about a topic






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






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






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






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






9. News reporting that's sleazy or sensational






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






11. The middle number or halfway point in a series of numbers arranged by size






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






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






14. An explanatory paragraph near the top of the story that summarizes what the story is about






15. The section of a sports arena or stadium reserved for reporters covering the event






16. 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






17. A situation where a journalist's personal interests affect the coverage of a story






18. A section or fragment of a longer quote that you insert into anther sentence






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






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






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






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






23. A short news story






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






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






26. A rookie or trainee reporter






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






28. The first sentence or paragraph of a story






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






30. The space running vertically between two columns






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






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






33. A feature story on the culture's latest fads - fashions - and ideas






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






35. An early version of a story






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






37. An entry on a blog






38. A self-employed writer who sells stories to publications






39. The top-ranking executive of a newspaper - who oversees all departments






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






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






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






43. Tired cliches that are recycled by lazy reporters






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






45. A recorded comment from a news source






46. Software used to produced animated graphics






47. A lead in which the 'who' is identified by name - usually because the person is recognizable to most readers






48. Violating the right of an ordinary person to be left alone






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






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