The Anatomy of a Newspaper

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What is a 'Byline' in a newspaper?

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A line indicating who wrote the story.

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What is a 'Lead' in a newspaper?

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The first sentence or beginning of a story.

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What is a 'Headline'?

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Text formatted in a large typed section that summarizes the story.

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What is the 'Business section' about?

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Ideas and stories related to business.

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What is a 'Jumpline'?

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A continuation line that directs readers to another page.

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What is the purpose of a 'Photo caption'?

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A brief description underneath a photo.

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What does the 'Editorial section' contain?

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Opinions and viewpoints on various topics.

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What is a 'Feature article'?

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An in-depth story that explores a specific topic.

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What is the 'Sports section' about?

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News related to sports events and athletes.

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What is a 'Table of contents' in a newspaper?

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A list of the main articles and their page numbers.