
Journalism Vocabulary Quiz
Authored by Kelly Carlson
Journalism
12th Grade

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of a journalist?
To gather information and share it with the public
To communicate the news without gathering information
To write opinionated articles
To specialize in a specific topic
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of a journalist?
To gather information and share it with the public
To communicate the news without gathering information
To write opinionated articles
To specialize in a specific topic
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between a journalist and a reporter?
A journalist gathers information while a reporter communicates the news
A journalist specializes in a specific topic while a reporter covers a wide range of topics
A journalist writes opinionated articles while a reporter writes factual stories
A journalist is responsible for researching while a reporter is not
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a beat in journalism?
An area or topic of specialization for a journalist or reporter
A news story drafted by a journalist or reporter
Serious and important news that is considered to be of interest to many people
News that blurs the line between information and entertainment
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a feature article?
A factual story that is an engaging or descriptive report about a person, event, or aspect of a major event
An opinionated article written by an editor at a news organization
A recurring feature by the same author in a newspaper, magazine or website
Information presented in a way that provokes public interest and excitement
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of an editorial?
To represent the organization's view on a particular subject
To gather information and share it with the public
To write factual stories about a person, event, or aspect of a major event
To present information in an entertaining way
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main characteristic of a column?
It is characterized by the voice, personality, and opinions of the writer
It is a recurring feature by the same author in a newspaper, magazine or website
It is a news story drafted by a journalist or reporter
It is a serious and important news that is considered to be of interest to many people
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