Newspaper Key Terms

What are the six key questions a journalist must answer for the reader?

• Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How

• Who, What, When, Where, Which, and How

• Who, What, When, Where, Why, and Which

• Who, What, When, Where, How, and Which

Which of the following is NOT one of the six key questions a journalist must answer?

• Who

• What

• Which

• Why

What is the role of an adviser in the context of journalistic reporting and publication?

• Writes articles for the newspaper

• Teaches staff journalistic reporting and publication process

• Designs the layout of the newspaper

• Manages the financial aspects of the newspaper

What does the term "alignment" refer to in a layout or page?

• The color scheme used in a design

• The position elements on a layout or page in relation to other elements

• The type of font used in a document

• The size of the images used in a design

Which of the following is NOT a type of horizontal alignment?

• Left

• Center

• Right

• Top

Which of the following is NOT a type of vertical alignment?

• Top

• Middle

• Bottom

• Left

What does the term 'angle' refer to in the context of a story?

• The main character's perspective

• The setting of the story

• A reporter’s point of view in a story

• The climax of the story

What is a byline?

• A line of text that gives the name of the writer

• A line of text that gives the title of the article

• A line of text that gives the date of publication

• A line of text that gives the summary of the article

What does the term "candid" mean?

• A) A formal portrait

• B) An unposed or casual picture of a person or group

• C) A landscape photograph

• D) A staged photograph

What is a caption in the context of a photo?

• A title for the photo

• A text accompanying a photo that tells the reader who is in the photo and what is happening

• A description of the photographer

• A summary of the entire article