Vocabulary for describing newspapers

Which word is not a synonym for bias?

• prejudice

• partisanship

• impartiality

• intolerance

A joke which explores different meanings of words such as: 'Denial is a river in Egypt' is known as:

(a)  

Newspapers often make exaggerated statements or claims. this is known as...

(a)  

The following are features of a tabloid newspaper:

• small pages

• large pages

• based on fact

• sensationalised stories often based on gossip, lots of pictures

• complex language, serious topics

The following are features of a broadsheet newspaper:

• small pages

• large pages

• shows a balanced view point, based on fact

• sensationalised stories often based on gossip, lots of pictures

• complex language, serious topics

Especially in journalism, the presentation of stories in a way that is intended to provoke public interest or excitement, at the expense of accuracy is known as:

• objectivism

• sensationalism

• patriotism

• realism

What is scaremongering?

• the spreading of frightening or ominous reports or rumours

• threatening or intimidating behaviour

• bias or prejudice words or actions

• aggression against a particular social group

The masthead of a newspaper is:

• the main headline

• main info about the newspaper e.g. the title/name

• the name of the journalist

• the main photo

What is the name given to an article, usually published in a newspaper or magazine, that mainly reflects the author's opinion about a subject?

(a)  

What is the term given when the author's name appears below the article?

(a)