Journalism Review

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What is a Column in journalism?

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A newspaper article that expresses the opinion of the writer.

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What is a Direct Quote?

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A verbatim repetition of someone else's spoken or written words, indicated by quotation marks.

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What does Unusual mean in journalism?

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Something that is odd or out of the ordinary, often considered newsworthy.

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What is Conflict in news stories?

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An essential element that drives the narrative, involving opposing forces or differing viewpoints.

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What are Quotation Marks used for?

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To indicate the beginning and end of a source’s spoken or written words.

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What is an Op-Ed?

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A page in a newspaper that expresses the opinions of the writer, typically separate from the news articles.

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What is a Sound Bite?

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A short, catchy excerpt from a speech or interview, often used in news broadcasts.

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What is a Paraphrase?

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A restatement of someone else's ideas or words in your own words, without quotation marks.

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What does Proximity refer to in news?

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The geographical closeness of an event to the audience, making it more relevant.

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What is Community in journalism?

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A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common, often a focus for local news.