Newspaper Terminology Practice #1

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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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Which section of the newspaper contains stories related to business?

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Business Section

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What is the purpose of a caption in a newspaper?

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To provide a brief description under a photo

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Dateline

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A line of text that states where the story was written

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What is an editorial in a newspaper?

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An article presenting opinions of the newspaper

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Which section of the newspaper contains stories related to entertainment?

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Entertainment Section

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What is the front page of a newspaper known for?

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Containing the most timely and newsworthy stories

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What is a headline in a newspaper?

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Text in large type that summarizes a story

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What is a jumpline in a newspaper?

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A continuation line directing readers to another page

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What does the masthead of a newspaper typically contain?

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The newspaper's name, publisher, and date