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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 way to measure the depth of a story






2. A clickable word or image on a web page that directs you to another page or site






3. Small type used for sports statistics - stock tables - classified ads - etc.






4. A newspaper that prints a new edition every day






5. Presenting information using more than one medium - combining text - graphics - audio and video






6. A recorded sound bit played during a tv news story






7. The right of public officials to speak without threat of libel when carrying out their duties






8. A writer's unique blend of syntax - vocabulary and perspective that gives his or her writing its characteristic personality






9. A timely event covered by journalists as it happens






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






11. To identify the source of a fact - opinion or quote






12. A story supplying additional details about an event that's been previously covered






13. A flattering story written to provide gratuitous publicity






14. A small photo showing a person's face






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






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






17. Someone who works for a news organization a reporter - editor - photographer - etc.






18. An organization that complies news - features and photos and distributes them - for a fee - to subscribing publications






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






20. A news library - where published stories and photos are stored for reference






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






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






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






24. Providing a community angle on a national story by discussing its connection to local people - issues - or events






25. A special label for any regularly appearing section - page - or story






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






27. A question phrased in a way that encourages a source to give a lengthy - in-depth answer






28. An entry on a blog






29. The final words of a cut or wrap






30. A newsroom staffer who edits stories and writes headlines






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






32. State and federal laws that guarantee public access to meetings of government bodies






33. The public's perception of the reliability of a reporter or news outlet






34. The legal protection given to authors preventing others from copying or selling their work






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






36. The person who reads the news during a newscast and provides transition between stories






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






38. Material for news sites that's provided by the public rather than news organizations or journalists






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






40. A compilation of newsroom rules for punctuation - capitalization - abbreviation - etc. with guidelines on everything from handling profanity to recording sports scores






41. To gather news about an event






42. Tired cliches that are recycled by lazy reporters






43. To publish an important or dramatic story for the first time






44. Part advertising - part editorial






45. A story reported by only one news outlet






46. A block of information - including staff names and publication data - often printed on the editorial page






47. The slanting of information by a source - usually an attempt to make someone look good






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






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






50. HyperText Markup Language - the coding used to format and display