Newspaper and Journalism Quiz

What is the purpose of the masthead in a newspaper?

• To write the headline

• To provide the name of the paper and date of publication

• To separate stories

• To give credit to the writer

What is the structure of a news story?

• Spool, rectangle

• Information and quotes woven together

• Inverted Pyramid

• Beginning, middle, end

What is the purpose of a feature story?

• To summarize key information

• To provide timely information

• To highlight a person, group, or activity

• To present a balanced tone

What type of lead does a feature story use?

• Narrative lead

• Summary lead

• Thesis statement

• Hook

Where is the only place in a newspaper where the writer's opinion is allowed?

• Masthead

• Op/Ed page

• Index

• Front page

What is the SPJ Code of Ethics?

• Minimize harm

• Seek truth and report it

• All of the above

• Act independently

What is the definition of libel?

• A published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation

• The quality of being trusted and believed in

• A distortion of real information or imagery

• Impersonation of real sources

What is the purpose of a caption in a photo?

• To act as a mini-story

• To provide the name of the paper and date of publication

• To separate stories

• To write the headline

What is the difference between misinformation and disinformation?

• Misinformation is impersonation of real sources, while disinformation is misleading use of information

• Misinformation is a distortion of real information, while disinformation is completely false

• Misinformation is presenting humorous but false stories, while disinformation is a distortion of real information

• Misinformation is completely false, while disinformation is a distortion of real information

What is the structure of an opinion/editorial story?

• Beginning, middle, end

• Information and quotes woven together

• Inverted Pyramid

• Written like a persuasive essay