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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 public's perception of the reliability of a reporter or news outlet






2. A news story structure that presents the most important facts first; the rest of the information is organized in descending order of importance






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






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






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






6. A way to measure the depth of a story






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






8. 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






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






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






11. A rookie or trainee reporter






12. A special label for any regularly appearing section - page - or story






13. Information sent out by a group or individual seeking publicity






14. News reporting that's sleazy or sensational






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






16. A typeface






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






18. To inject the reporter's opinion inappropriately into a news story or headline






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






20. Adding description or human interest or slanting it unfairly by adding bias






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






22. Lines of type - often bold - used to divide text into smaller sections






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






24. A small headline running below the main headline






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






26. An organization that complies news - features and photos and distributes them - for a fee - to subscribing publications






27. A newsgathering office separate from the main newsroom.






28. A clickable word or image on a web page that directs you to another page or site






29. The legal protection given to authors preventing others from copying or selling their work






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






31. Use online sites such as facebook and myspace to build relationships with colleagues and sources






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






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






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






35. A blog written by a reporter or team of reporters that focuses on specialized topic such as local crime - sports or politics






36. To gather news about an event






37. When journalists take sides in a controversial issue - promoting a particular point of view






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






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






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






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






42. A full-size newspaper






43. A flattering story written to provide gratuitous publicity






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. A storytelling style where events unfold chronologically