Journalism Vocabulary

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What is the title of an article called?

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headline

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What is the picture on the front page called?

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main image

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What is the purpose of a newspaper?

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to report what is happening, to record history-in-the-making, to inform the public, all are correct

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The headlines that are on the cover page of a magazine or newspaper are called?

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cover lines

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How is the paper organized (what goes where)?

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layout

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What is a by-line in journalism?

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A by-line is a line that names the author of an article.

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What is a masthead?

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A masthead is a section of a newspaper or magazine that lists the publication's name, staff, and contact information.

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What does 'editorial' mean in journalism?

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An editorial is an article that expresses the opinion of the editor or publisher.

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What is a scoop?

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A scoop is a news story that is reported before anyone else.

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What is the difference between news and feature articles?

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News articles report on current events, while feature articles provide in-depth analysis or storytelling.