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






2. Defamation by the spoken word.






3. An early version of a story






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






5. A small - detailed page diagram showing where all elements go






6. A story clipped from a newspaper






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






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






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






10. A story that is continuing to unfold - necessitating follow-up stories as events develop






11. Associated Press - a worldwide news-gathering cooperative






12. To identify the source of a fact - opinion or quote






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






14. Advice or commentary by a columnist writing in a distinctive style on a consistent topic






15. To continue a story on another page






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






17. A reporter who files stories from outside the newsroom






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






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






20. State and federal laws that guarantee public access to meetings of government bodies






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






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






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






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






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






26. A small story or chart accompanying a bigger story on the same topic






27. A story explaining an upcoming meeting or event






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






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






30. An advertisement






31. 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






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






33. To delete part of a story






34. Presenting information using more than one medium - combining text - graphics - audio and video






35. The recorded voice of someone in the news - or sound from a news event






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






37. An interview printed in question-and-answer form






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






39. A way to measure the depth of a story






40. To kill or withhold a story from publication






41. A small photo showing a person's face






42. Statutes that give journalists the right to protect the identity of sources when questioned during judicial proceedings






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






44. Part advertising - part editorial






45. An entry on a blog






46. A particular demographic at which media producers or advertisers aim their messages






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






48. The emphasis given to a story or an element within a story






49. A storytelling style where events unfold chronologically






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