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Media Writing Vocab
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journalism-and-media
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. An interview printed in question-and-answer form
masthead
column
live
Q and A
2. Defamation by the spoken word.
slander
profile
font
target audience
3. A package of information about a product - group or event - often containing background information - photos - news releases and so on
dummy
median kit
spread
slug
4. The word journalists use to refer to a published article
actual malice
spin
jargon
story
5. A lead that begins a story by placing readers in the middle of the action
blogosphere
liftout quote
narrative lead
hit
6. To delete part of a story
tease
summary lead
blogosphere
cut
7. A web log; an online journal providing commentary news dispatches and/or links to related Web sites
blog
post
change of venue
clip
8. A person who gathers and writes news stories for publication or broadcast
reporter
column
microblogging
grabber
9. Information that may be used in a story but which cannot be attributed in any way - in order to protect the source's identity
delayed identification lead
flag
typo
deep background
10. A news story by a reporter that doesn't use actualities
actual malice
copy desk
agate
voicer
11. 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
B copy
live
backgrounder
cq
12. A roundup of stories by each department of a newsroom
fair comment and criticism
tag
news release
budget
13. Providing a community angle on a national story by discussing its connection to local people - issues - or events
localizing
suitcase lead
stringer
spot news
14. A humorous - dramatic or revealing incident that's used to begin a story
header
gutter
anecdotal lead
mug shot
15. A rookie or trainee reporter
cub
prompter
gutter
clip
16. The term used for counting the number of visitors to a web page
freedom of information act
hit
browser
crusade
17. Stories that are lighter and less urgent than serious breaking news events
break
soft news
credibility
immediate identification lead
18. The right of journalists to print their opinion on the performance of public figures or entertainers
multimedia
fair comment and criticism
crusade
syndicated columnist
19. A device that projects a news script in front of the camera lens for an anchor to read
prompter
brite
second-day story
spot news
20. A news story structure that presents the most important facts first; the rest of the information is organized in descending order of importance
angle
inverted pyramid
open-meeting laws
logo
21. The name of a newspaper as it's displayd on page one
database
flag
obit
stet
22. An early version of a story
hard news
ad
maestro
draft
23. Someone who writes a blog
dummy
blogger
post
backgrounder
24. Questions intended to steer an interviewee in a particular direction
leading questions
masthead
press conference
bias
25. A special label for any regularly appearing section - page - or story
absolute privilege
AP
header
editorialize
26. The top-ranking executive of a newspaper - who oversees all departments
brite
tag
live
publisher
27. An article or project that's more creative - original - and ambitious than typical news stories
enterprise story
graf
flash
delayed identification lead
28. Designation by an editor for a reporter or photographer to cover an event
assignment
investigative journalism
dateline
slug
29. Passing off someone else's words or ideas as your own
beatblog
SOT (sound on tape)
plagiarism
ad
30. The most prestigious award in journalism - established by publisher Joseph Pulitzer at Columbia University
fact sheet
Pulitzer Prize
reporter
advance
31. In libel cases - a person who has acquired fame or notoriety or has participated in some public controversy
median
voicer
public figure
broadcast
32. A writer's unique blend of syntax - vocabulary and perspective that gives his or her writing its characteristic personality
style
publisher
script
html
33. The top news executive in a television newsroom - responsible for news content - budget decision - hiring and firing staff - etc.
privilege
wire service
news director
trend story
34. A restriction placed on a news story or press release that specifies where the information can be made public
embargo
nut graph
stringer
RSS (Really Simple Syndication)
35. Transferring a court proceeding to another jurisdiction after the prosecution or defense claims that potential jurors have been prejudiced by local media coverage
change of venue
brite
live
off the record
36. State and federal laws guaranteeing public access to most government records
open-record laws
closed-ended question
layout
leading questions
37. Records or people providing journalists with information
microblogging
sources
paraphrase
multimedia
38. A proofreading comment that means 'leave it - ignore any editing notations'
stet
advance
soft news
wire service
39. The final words of a cut or wrap
logo
nut graph
out-cue
editorialize
40. A story supplying additional details about an event that's been previously covered
privilege
follow or follow-up
publisher
assignment
41. A story reported by only one news outlet
exclusive
anecdote
blogosphere
copy desk
42. A group of reporters and photographers selected to cover a story where access is limited
pool
assignment
crowdsourcing
off the record
43. Small type used for sports statistics - stock tables - classified ads - etc.
agate
open-ended question
stringer
deep background
44. An indirect quote that summarizes - in your own words - what someone else said
paraphrase
RSS (Really Simple Syndication)
privilege
broadsheet
45. A typeface
out-cue
font
correspondent
obit
46. A block of information - including staff names and publication data - often printed on the editorial page
leading questions
sedition
masthead
public relations
47. The text of a story
copy
masthead
headline
narrative
48. Advice or commentary by a columnist writing in a distinctive style on a consistent topic
copy desk
freelancer
column
pool
49. A newsroom staffer who edits stories and writes headlines
cutline (caption)
video news release
copy editor
human-interest story
50. An attention-getting lead
dateline
embargo
grabber
hit