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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. Large type running above or beside a story to summarize its content






2. To delay or relocate a story






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






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






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






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






7. A collection of facts and data that's organized by journalists into a searchable format






8. An exclusive story no other news outlet has






9. To continue a story on another page






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






11. A line or paragraph that alerts readers to a related story elsewhere in the paper or on the web site






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






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






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






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






16. Journalism that focuses tightly on local community activities






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






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






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






20. The most prestigious award in journalism - established by publisher Joseph Pulitzer at Columbia University






21. A reporter who files stories from outside the newsroom






22. Factual coverage of serious events






23. A recorded comment from a news source






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






25. The placement of art and text on a page






26. A rookie or trainee reporter






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






28. An attention-getting lead






29. The story deserving the biggest headline and best display on page one - or at the start of a newscast






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






31. A group of reporters and photographers selected to cover a story where access is limited






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






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






34. Commentary that expresses opinion about a current event or issue






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






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






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






38. The written version of a radio news story






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






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






41. Records or people providing journalists with information






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






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






44. In libel cases - a person who has acquired fame or notoriety or has participated in some public controversy






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






46. 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.






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






48. A compilation of newsroom rules for punctuation - capitalization - abbreviation - etc. with guidelines on everything from handling profanity to recording sports scores






49. A device that projects a news script in front of the camera lens for an anchor to read






50. Reporters - anchors - disc jockeys - those paid to appear on the air