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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 series of photos and captions that illustrates a topic or event on a web site






2. Information sent out by a group or individual seeking publicity






3. A format that lets web users subscribe to feeds from blogs or web sites






4. Questions intended to steer an interviewee in a particular direction






5. A section of a story that's written ahead of time for an event that will occur close to deadline






6. 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






7. A full-size newspaper






8. Large type running above or beside a story to summarize its content






9. A small story or chart accompanying a bigger story on the same topic






10. Tired cliches that are recycled by lazy reporters






11. A small headline running below the main headline






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






13. A flattering story written to provide gratuitous publicity






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






15. The name of a newspaper as it's displayd on page one






16. A short - amusing news story






17. Associated Press - a worldwide news-gathering cooperative






18. Gathering information for a news story from a group of online readers






19. Short for obituary - a story about someone who has died






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






21. The skills and tactics used to convey information and maintain a positive public image about a person - product - event or organization






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






23. A web site where ordinary users can write and edit content collaboratively






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






25. A sentence or block of type providing descriptive information about a photo






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






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






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






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






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






31. The written version of a radio news story






32. Used to highlight items listed in the text






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






34. An entry on a blog






35. To inject the reporter's opinion inappropriately into a news story or headline






36. The estimated number of readers who view a publication






37. A staffer who works with reporters - editors - photographers and designers to plan and create special treatment for stories






38. The final words of a cut or wrap






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






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






41. Advice or commentary by a columnist writing in a distinctive style on a consistent topic






42. To lengthen a story by adding unnecessary material - usually so it fits a predetermined length






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






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






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






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






47. A story in progress






48. A web log; an online journal providing commentary news dispatches and/or links to related Web sites






49. A direct question intended to elicit a yes-or-not answer






50. An unanswered question in a story; a significant missing fact that's identified when a story is edited