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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. A story layout designed across two facing pages






2. The main page of a web site - providing links to the rest of the site






3. A small headline running below the main headline






4. The written version of a radio news story






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






6. To kill or withhold a story from publication






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






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






9. The exact words spoken by a source






10. A press release - complete with images and sound - ready to be used in a televised newscast






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






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






13. An attention-getting lead






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






15. A full-size newspaper






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






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






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






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






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






21. The first words of a cut or wrap






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






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






24. Part advertising - part editorial






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






26. Sombining a variety of media to cover a story






27. The area or subject that a reporter is responsible for covering. (topic - institution - location)






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






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






30. A short - amusing news story






31. A 1966 law requiring federal agencies to make most of their records available to the public upon request






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






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






34. Software used to produced animated graphics






35. A typesetting mistake






36. A graphic device that labels regularly appearing material






37. A non-breaking-news story on people - trends or issues






38. Defamation by the spoken word.






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






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






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






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






43. The estimated number of readers who view a publication






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






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






46. Someone who writes a blog






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






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






49. A rookie or trainee reporter






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