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






2. Gathering information for a news story from a group of online readers






3. A small photo showing a person's face






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






5. Information that may be used in a story but which cannot be attributed in any way - in order to protect the source's identity






6. A graphic treatment of a quotation taken from a story - often using bold or italic type and a photo






7. To kill or withhold a story from publication






8. A full-size newspaper






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






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






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






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






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






14. A proofreading comment that means 'leave it - ignore any editing notations'






15. An advertisement






16. The estimated number of readers who view a publication






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






18. Information gathered by reporters to help them understand a story's history - meaning - context - etc. also refers to quotes or facts that can be used in a story without disclosing the source's name.






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






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






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






22. The term used for counting the number of visitors to a web page






23. Used to highlight items listed in the text






24. Sending information to many destinations simultaneously via radio - television or computer network






25. A story layout designed across two facing pages






26. Associated Press - a worldwide news-gathering cooperative






27. A news lead that summarizes the most significant of the five W's






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. Questions intended to steer an interviewee in a particular direction






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






36. Records or people providing journalists with information






37. A short - amusing news story






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






39. An early version of a story






40. Factual coverage of serious events






41. A story explaining an upcoming meeting or event






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






43. To delete part of a story






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






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






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






47. Publishing or broadcasting a false statement that maliciously or carelessly damages someone's reputation






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






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






50. A recorded comment from a news source