News Vocabulary Quiz

What does the term 'headline' mean in news vocabulary?

• Title or heading of a news article

• A type of font used in news articles

• The author of a news article

• The first paragraph of a news article

Define the term 'byline' as used in news articles.

• The line that states the word count of the article

• The line that states the name of the author of the article

• The line that states the name of the newspaper

• The line that states the date of publication

Explain the meaning of 'editorial' in the context of news.

• A news story about a local event

• A report on the weather

• A type of news that focuses on entertainment

• An article expressing the opinion of the editor or publisher

What is the definition of 'scoop' in news reporting?

• A type of dance move

• A news story reported first by one news organization before others.

• A type of ice cream

• A tool used for digging

Define the term 'source' in news vocabulary.

• A fictional story in the news

• Origin or provider of the information or news

• A person who reads the news

• A type of news article

What does 'breaking news' refer to in the news industry?

• Old and irrelevant news from the past

• The latest and most important news that is happening right now

• News that is not verified and may be false

• News that is not important and can be ignored

Explain the meaning of 'feature story' in news reporting.

• A story that is entirely fictional and not based on real events

• A story that includes only basic information and lacks depth

• A detailed and in-depth article that focuses on a specific topic, event, or person.

• A story that focuses on multiple unrelated topics

What is the definition of 'lead' in news writing?

• The conclusion of a news article

• Opening sentence or paragraph that summarizes the most important information

• A type of metal used in printing press

• A synonym for 'follow'

Define the term 'press release' as used in news media.

• A release of pressure in news media industry

• A type of printing press used in news media

• A press conference held by news media organizations

• A written or recorded communication directed at members of the news media for the purpose of announcing something newsworthy.

What does 'correspondent' mean in the context of news reporting?

• A type of letter or email

• A person who delivers the news on TV

• A term used for a news anchor

• A journalist who reports from a particular location or on a specific topic