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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. Associated Press - a worldwide news-gathering cooperative
AP
blog
quote
exclusive
2. Providing a community angle on a national story by discussing its connection to local people - issues - or events
crowdsourcing
localizing
wiki
liftout quote
3. A feature story that uses interviews and observations to paint a picture of someone newsworthy
suitcase lead
column inch
journalese
profile
4. Any map - chart or diagram used to analyze an event - object or place
general assignment
information graphic
transition
privilege
5. The use of quotes to re-create a conversation between two or more people
journalese
dialogue
package
agate
6. An advertisement
byline
yellow journalism
package
ad
7. To inject the reporter's opinion inappropriately into a news story or headline
editorialize
copy desk
talent
yellow journalism
8. In libel cases - a person who has acquired fame or notoriety or has participated in some public controversy
embargo
public figure
in-cue
browser
9. A story that is continuing to unfold - necessitating follow-up stories as events develop
background
caption
header
running story
10. A write whose commentary is sold and distributed by a news organization for reprinting in other publications
syndicated columnist
lead
freelancer
conflict of interest
11. The text of a story
column
copy
cub
convergence
12. A web site where ordinary users can write and edit content collaboratively
spread
logo
wiki
beatblog
13. A storytelling style where events unfold chronologically
flash
conflict of interest
narrative
jargon
14. A 1966 law requiring federal agencies to make most of their records available to the public upon request
transition
editorialize
freedom of information act
lead
15. A longer analysis piece that attempts to put a complex issue into perspective
jump
takeout
graf
cq
16. A newspaper that prints a new edition every day
nut graph
embargo
daily
exclusive
17. A flattering story written to provide gratuitous publicity
tease
puff piece
beat
jump
18. The estimated number of readers who view a publication
scoop
readership
convergence
press release
19. A question phrased in a way that encourages a source to give a lengthy - in-depth answer
tag
mug shot
open-ended question
live
20. Factual coverage of serious events
hard news
kill
grabber
bias
21. Software used to produced animated graphics
flash
partial quotation
fact sheet
budget
22. Violating the right of an ordinary person to be left alone
SOT (sound on tape)
yellow journalism
invasion of privacy
link
23. A news library - where published stories and photos are stored for reference
break
anecdotal lead
morgue
video news release
24. A writer's unique blend of syntax - vocabulary and perspective that gives his or her writing its characteristic personality
style
convergence
column inch
stet
25. Use online sites such as facebook and myspace to build relationships with colleagues and sources
trend story
jump
dialogue
social networking
26. An indirect quote that summarizes - in your own words - what someone else said
pad
paraphrase
stand-up
human-interest story
27. Small type used for sports statistics - stock tables - classified ads - etc.
live
agate
target audience
advance
28. HyperText Markup Language - the coding used to format and display
ad
wiki
spot news
html
29. An excessively long lead that's overstuffed with facts - like a bulging suitcase
suitcase lead
color
press release
scoop
30. The business and craft of producing content for the news media
story
blog
narrative
journalism
31. Information sent out by a group of individual seeking publicity
justification
column inch
press release
editorialize
32. State and federal laws that guarantee public access to meetings of government bodies
advocacy journalism
open-meeting laws
gutter
blogger
33. Someone who writes a blog
journalism
paginate
blogger
maestro
34. The placement of art and text on a page
scoop
bureau
layout
actuality
35. A format that lets web users subscribe to feeds from blogs or web sites
RSS (Really Simple Syndication)
story
news director
style
36. A radio news story that begins and ends with a reporter's voice 'wrapped' around one or more sound bites
caption
editorialize
inverted pyramid
wrap
37. A situation where a journalist's personal interests affect the coverage of a story
lead-in
cq
conflict of interest
Pulitzer Prize
38. An entry on a blog
copy
news conference
stringer
post
39. Material for news sites that's provided by the public rather than news organizations or journalists
user-generated content
deep background
hyperlocal
column
40. A story explaining an upcoming meeting or event
advance
freelancer
multimedia
press box
41. A small - detailed page diagram showing where all elements go
slug
blog
angle
dummy
42. A news story structure that presents the most important facts first; the rest of the information is organized in descending order of importance
caption
brief
inverted pyramid
multimedia
43. In radio or tv new stories - sounds recorded to capture the flavor of a news scene
trend story
natural sound
credibility
crowdsourcing
44. The word journalists use to refer to a published article
browser
press release
story
stringer
45. To kill or withhold a story from publication
correspondent
multimedia
spike
sidebar
46. A blog written by a reporter or team of reporters that focuses on specialized topic such as local crime - sports or politics
correspondent
beatblog
partial quotation
blotter
47. When the anchor speaks over video - or when a reporter narrates over video cover
editorialize
closed-ended question
follow or follow-up
VO (voice over)
48. To identify the source of a fact - opinion or quote
soft news
tabloid
color
attribute
49. Stories that are lighter and less urgent than serious breaking news events
absolute privilege
press conference
off the record
soft news
50. The focus - emphasis - or 'slant' of a story; a distinctive way of viewing and writing about a topic
general assignment
angle
citizen journalist
localizing