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Journalism Lexis for B2 English

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    The information is not to be published or attributed to the source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    The news is old and outdated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