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






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






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






4. A story that is continuing to unfold - necessitating follow-up stories as events develop






5. A rookie or trainee reporter






6. An advertisement






7. A story clipped from a newspaper






8. The name given to a story for newsroom use






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






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






11. The business and craft of producing content for the news media






12. The space running vertically between two columns






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






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






15. The text of a story






16. Sombining a variety of media to cover a story






17. A story layout designed across two facing pages






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






19. The estimated number of readers who view a publication






20. An entry on a blog






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






22. An interview session where someone answers questions from a group of reporters






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






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






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






26. A small headline running below the main headline






27. To gather news about an event






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






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






30. A journalistic defense against libel that allows reporters to print what's said in legislative or judicial proceedings - to express opinions or to review public performances






31. A typeface






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






33. The placement of art and text on a page






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






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






36. A package of information about a product - group or event - often containing background information - photos - news releases and so on






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






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






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






40. Reporting that requires extensive research to uncover information on misconduct or corruption that has been concealed from the public






41. A person who gathers and writes news stories for publication or broadcast






42. An interview session where someone fields questions from a group of reporters






43. A flattering story written to provide gratuitous publicity






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






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






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






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






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






49. 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.






50. Tired cliches that are recycled by lazy reporters