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Media Writing Vocab

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A storytelling style where events unfold chronologically






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






3. An entry on a blog






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






5. A small photo showing a person's face






6. The top news executive in a television newsroom - responsible for news content - budget decision - hiring and firing staff - etc.






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






8. Tired cliches that are recycled by lazy reporters






9. Material for news sites that's provided by the public rather than news organizations or journalists






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






11. Passing off someone else's words or ideas as your own






12. To question or investigate in depth






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






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






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






16. A feature story that uses interviews and observations to paint a picture of someone newsworthy






17. To delay or relocate a story






18. HyperText Markup Language - the coding used to format and display






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






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






21. A roundup of stories by each department of a newsroom






22. A story reported by only one news outlet






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






24. A typeface






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






26. A question phrased in a way that encourages a source to give a lengthy - in-depth answer






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






28. In libel cases - someone who exercises power or influence in governmental affairs






29. A story explaining an upcoming meeting or event






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






31. Where a reporter covers a wide range of stories rather than focusing on a specific beat






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






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






34. To design a page on a computer






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






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






37. A news library - where published stories and photos are stored for reference






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






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






40. Sombining a variety of media to cover a story






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






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






43. Transferring a court proceeding to another jurisdiction after the prosecution or defense claims that potential jurors have been prejudiced by local media coverage






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






45. 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.






46. To continue a story on another page






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






48. The use of quotes to re-create a conversation between two or more people






49. A newsroom staffer who edits stories and writes headlines






50. A way to measure the depth of a story







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