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How does the 'inverted pyramid' structure apply to news writing?
 
Most important information comes first
 
Least important information comes first
 
Information is arranged randomly
What does the term 'off the record' mean when a journalist uses it?
 
The information is not to be published or attributed to the source
 
The information is critical and urgent
 
The information is factually incorrect
Which term is used for a brief, humorous, and often satirical piece in journalism?
 
Satire
 
Editorial
 
Feature
What is the purpose of a 'caption' in a news article?
 
To provide additional information about an image
 
To conclude the article
 
To summarize the main points
What is the role of a 'stringer' in journalism?
 
To cover a specific geographic area or niche
 
To manage the newspaper's budget
 
To write opinion pieces
What does the term 'op-ed' stand for in journalism?
 
Opinion-Editorial
 
Opposite Editorial
 
Operational Editing
What is the term for the process of verifying and confirming the accuracy of information before publishing a news story?
 
Fact-checking
 
Sensationalism
 
Plagiarism
If a news story is described as 'breaking news,' what does it mean?
 
The news is developing and unfolding rapidly
 
The news is no longer relevant
 
The news is old and outdated
Which term refers to the practice of presenting information in a way that is intentionally misleading or biased to promote a particular point of view?
 
Propaganda
 
Transparency
 
Accessibility
What does the term 'beat reporter' refer to in journalism?
 
To cover a specific news category or topic
 
To write satire and humor pieces
 
To edit and proofread articles
In journalism, what is the meaning of the acronym 'AP'?
 
Associated Press
 
Alternative Publishing
 
Author's Perspective
What is the purpose of the 'editorial' section in a newspaper?
 
To provide opinions and commentary
 
To report breaking news
 
To feature advertisements
Which term is used to describe the practice of presenting news in a way that is intentionally misleading or exaggerated to attract attention?
 
Sensationalism
 
Censorship
 
Neutrality
When a news story is labeled as 'exclusive,' what does it imply?
 
It is unique and not covered by other media
 
It is a common and widely known story
 
It is a fictional or imaginative story
What term is used for a short, catchy phrase or sentence that summarizes the main point of an article?
 
Tagline
 
Subheading
 
Jargon
If a journalist is reporting 'live' from a location, what does it mean?
 
The news is happening in real-time
 
The news is pre-recorded
 
The news is fictional
What is the purpose of the 'lead' in a news story?
 
To summarize the main points and grab the reader's attentio
 
To conclude the article
 
To provide background information
Which term is used for news that is not biased or influenced by personal opinions?
 
Objective
 
Sensational
 
Editorial
What does the term 'byline' refer to in journalism?
 
The author's name accompanying a news article
 
The last paragraph of a news article
 
A summary of the entire newspaper
What is the main purpose of a headline in journalism?
 
To grab the reader's attention and summarize the main point
 
To conclude the article
 
To provide background information
In journalism, what is the meaning of the acronym 'AP'?
 
Associated Press
 
Alternative Publishing
 
Author's Perspective
What is the purpose of the 'editorial' section in a newspaper/website
 
To provide opinions and commentary
 
To report breaking news
 
To feature advertisements
Which term is used to describe the practice of presenting news in a way that is "intentionally misleading or exaggerated to attract attention"
 
Sensationalism
 
Censorship
 
Neutrality
When a news story is labeled as 'exclusive', what does it imply
 
It is unique and not covered by other media
 
It is a common and widely known story
 
It is a fictional or imaginative story
What term is used for a short, catchy phrase or sentence that summarizes the main point of 'an article'
 
Tagline
 
Subheading
 
Jargon
If a journalist is reporting 'live' from a location, what does it mean
 
The news is happening in real-time
 
The news is
 
pre-recorded
 
The news is fictional
What is the purpose of the 'lead' in a news story
 
To summarize the main points and grab the reader's attentio
 
To conclude the article
 
To provide background information
Which of the following words is commonly used to describe news that is not biased or "influenced by personal opinions"
 
Objective
 
Sensational
 
Editorial
In journalism, what does the term 'byline' refer to
 
a printed line of text accompanying a news story, article, o
 
The space between paragraphs in a news article
 
A type of news format used in broadcasting
What is the correct definition of the term 'headline' in journalism
 
The main title of a news article
 
The last paragraph of
 
a news article
 
A summary of the entire newspaper