Understanding Journalistic Texts

The video tutorial by Professor Gil covers the history and evolution of journalism, starting from Julius Caesar's acta diurna to modern digital platforms. It explains the types of journalistic texts, including opinion pieces and news reports, and their purposes. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of clarity, objectivity, and impartiality in journalistic writing. It also provides guidelines for writing effective journalistic texts, highlighting the need for thorough research and the use of credible data.

Who is credited with creating the first newspaper?

• Genghis Khan

• Alexander the Great

• Julius Caesar

• Napoleon Bonaparte

What was the name of the first newspaper created by Julius Caesar?

• The Roman Times

• Acta Diurna

• Gazette

• Imperial News

Which medium revolutionized access to journalistic texts after printed newspapers?

• Television

• Radio

• Internet

• Magazines

What is the primary goal of journalistic texts?

• To advertise

• To persuade

• To inform

• To entertain

Which type of journalistic text expresses the official opinion of a newspaper?

• Article

• Report

• Editorial

• Critique

What is the main difference between a news article and a report?

• The target audience

• The language used

• The publication date

• The length and detail

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of journalistic language?

• Simplicity

• Subjectivity

• Clarity

• Economy

What is the purpose of the 'lead' in a journalistic text?

• To introduce the author

• To provide a summary

• To give background information

• To conclude the article

Which of the following helps achieve credibility in journalistic texts?

• Including personal opinions

• Using complex language

• Providing concrete data

• Adding humor

What should a journalist do to ensure the impartiality of their text?

• Use emotional language

• Avoid detailed research

• Present facts objectively

• Express personal views