1. What does “Superlativeness” in news selection refer to?
B. Covering the biggest or most extreme events
How is “Relevance” defined in news reporting?
C. The effect of the story on the audience’s own lives
What does “Personalization” suggest about news stories?
B. Stories presented in personal terms are more newsworthy
According to the course book, what is meant by “Eliteness”?
C. Stories involving elite individuals or nations are considered more newsworthy
What does “Facticity” emphasize in hard news?
C. Locations, names, numbers, and specific facts
What is considered a "staple of news" and one of the earliest historical forms of news reporting?
B. Conflict between people, political parties, or nations.
The term "Frequency" in the context of news work cycles refers to:
C. How well a story's duration or occurrence fits into the media's 24-hour span.
Which news value suggests that an event is more likely to be reported if it occurs physically close to the audience?
C. Proximity
What does the concept of "Consonance" refer to in news reporting?
B. How well a story aligns with the audience's or editors' existing stereotypes and preconceptions.
According to the principle of "Unambiguity," which type of story is most favored by editors?
B. A story that is clear-cut, with certain facts and highly reliable sources.
