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Journalism Vocabulary Quiz

Authored by Kelly Carlson

Journalism

12th Grade

Journalism Vocabulary Quiz
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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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