Newspaper Flashcards

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headline

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The title of an article, often bold and large, designed to grab readers' attention.

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News story, article

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A written piece on a specific topic, event, or issue; a factual report on a recent or ongoing event.

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byline

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A line in an article that names the writer.

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dateline

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A line stating the date and location of the news event.

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Lead (lede)

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The opening sentence or paragraph of a news story, summarizing the most important details.

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Opinion piece

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An article expressing personal or organizational views.

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editorial

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An article written by the editorial board to express the newspaper's official stance on an issue.

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Op-Ed

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Short for "opposite the editorial page," where guest writers or contributors share their opinions.

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editorializing

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Injecting personal opinions into a news story, which is discouraged in straight reporting.

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feature

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A detailed, longer-form article exploring a topic in depth.