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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. In libel cases - a person who has acquired fame or notoriety or has participated in some public controversy
editorialize
public figure
column logo
summary lead
2. The use of quotes to re-create a conversation between two or more people
dialogue
hard news
font
news director
3. A device that projects a news script in front of the camera lens for an anchor to read
prompter
microblogging
stand-up
enterprise story
4. A story that is continuing to unfold - necessitating follow-up stories as events develop
inverted pyramid
public official
running story
flash
5. A rookie or trainee reporter
cub
general assignment
liftout quote
op-ed page
6. An advertisement
news conference
correspondent
enterprise story
ad
7. A story clipped from a newspaper
clip
nut graph
VO (voice over)
delayed identification lead
8. The name given to a story for newsroom use
voicer
libel
cutline (caption)
slug
9. A shot of a reporter at a news scene reporting a story
flag
press conference
broadsheet
stand-up
10. A blog written by a reporter or team of reporters that focuses on specialized topic such as local crime - sports or politics
citizen journalist
byline
beatblog
typo
11. The business and craft of producing content for the news media
op-ed page
browser
journalism
sound bite
12. The space running vertically between two columns
multimedia
narrative
follow or follow-up
gutter
13. Violating the right of an ordinary person to be left alone
invasion of privacy
beat
tease
pad
14. A write whose commentary is sold and distributed by a news organization for reprinting in other publications
script
syndicated columnist
VO (voice over)
gutter
15. The text of a story
user-generated content
stand-up
copy
invasion of privacy
16. Sombining a variety of media to cover a story
advertorial
paraphrase
convergence
out-cue
17. A story layout designed across two facing pages
spread
column logo
blogosphere
human-interest story
18. A 1966 law requiring federal agencies to make most of their records available to the public upon request
copy
investigative journalism
freedom of information act
anecdotal lead
19. The estimated number of readers who view a publication
readership
beat
publisher
localizing
20. An entry on a blog
beat
bullet
copy
post
21. A longer analysis piece that attempts to put a complex issue into perspective
freelancer
takeout
clip
package
22. An interview session where someone answers questions from a group of reporters
target audience
press conference
spread
social networking
23. Someone who posts news online without having been trained as a reporter affiliated with any news organization
blotter
VO (voice over)
citizen journalist
privilege
24. The top-ranking executive of a newspaper - who oversees all departments
video news release
RSS (Really Simple Syndication)
publisher
bullet
25. The newsroom department responsible for editing stories - writing headlines - and designing pages
change of venue
copy desk
angle
copy
26. A small headline running below the main headline
dialogue
deck
paginate
press conference
27. To gather news about an event
clip
hyperlocal
slug
cover
28. A lead in which the 'who' is identified by name - usually because the person is recognizable to most readers
in-cue
immediate identification lead
break
RSS (Really Simple Syndication)
29. The lead to a reporter's warp - read by an anchor
intro
fact sheet
dateline
post
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
multimedia
typo
privilege
localizing
31. A typeface
suitcase lead
feature
graf
font
32. A lead that begins a story by placing readers in the middle of the action
browser
narrative lead
spot news
masthead
33. The placement of art and text on a page
assignment
editorial
layout
tabloid
34. A feature that provides drama or emotional impact for readers
dig
SOT (sound on tape)
obit
human-interest story
35. A 'follow-up' story that provides additional details about an event that was previously covered
puff piece
second-day story
bias
home page
36. A package of information about a product - group or event - often containing background information - photos - news releases and so on
takeout
logo
broadsheet
median kit
37. The story deserving the biggest headline and best display on page one - or at the start of a newscast
deck
spread
lead story
stringer
38. The interconnected community of blogs and bloggers who post comments and link to each other's blogs
anecdotal lead
blogosphere
column inch
cut
39. The focus - emphasis - or 'slant' of a story; a distinctive way of viewing and writing about a topic
subhead
angle
bullet
puff piece
40. Reporting that requires extensive research to uncover information on misconduct or corruption that has been concealed from the public
crowdsourcing
logo
fair comment and criticism
investigative journalism
41. A person who gathers and writes news stories for publication or broadcast
news conference
beatblog
story
reporter
42. An interview session where someone fields questions from a group of reporters
news conference
kicker
bureau
feature
43. A flattering story written to provide gratuitous publicity
follow or follow-up
puff piece
trend story
column logo
44. The top news executive in a television newsroom - responsible for news content - budget decision - hiring and firing staff - etc.
news director
justification
wrap
kicker
45. Where a reporter covers a wide range of stories rather than focusing on a specific beat
soft news
cq
general assignment
deck
46. A type of news lead that withholds a significant piece of information (usually a person's last name)
delayed identification lead
hit
intro
caption
47. Activities or writings that incite resistance or hostility toward the government
invasion of privacy
sedition
absolute privilege
sidebar
48. Any map - chart or diagram used to analyze an event - object or place
information graphic
invasion of privacy
user-generated content
editor
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.
convergence
background
cut
trend story
50. Tired cliches that are recycled by lazy reporters
transition
kill
headline
journalese