News Glossary Terms

Bias is...

• When the news only covers topics that have nothing to do with real-life events.

• Prejudice for or against one person or group,

  especially in a way considered to be unfair.

• When journalists make sure to write the exact same number of positive and negative stories.

• • When the news only reports happy stories to keep everyone in a good mood.

A Caption is...

• The name of the photographer who took the picture.

• The title of the entire newspaper or magazine.

• The explanation of a visual or graphic image.

• A long article that provides in-depth analysis of a news story.

A headline is...

• The words in bold, large print at the beginning of

  every news story which suggests what the story is

  about.

• The list of all the authors who contributed to the article.

• The closing sentence at the end of an article.

• A detailed paragraph that explains the main points of the story.

Sensationalism is...

• When news articles are always written in a calm and neutral tone.

• The practice of only reporting on scientific and factual topics.

• When news stories focus on boring and everyday events without any excitement.

• The presentation of the news in a way that provokes

  emotion or interest but is often not very accurate.

Footage is...

• The written script of a news report.

• Film of a particular event.

• The background music used during a news broadcast.

• The measurement of how long a news article is in words.

An interview is...

• 1. A fictional story written for entertainment purposes.

• A weather report that provides daily temperature updates.

• A type of advertisement promoting a product or service.

• A meeting or conversation in which a reporter asks

  questions of someone.

Hard news is...

• Serious news that is of importance to a range of

  people, usually involving politics or current affairs.

• When reporters make up stories for fun without worrying about facts.

• Any article that includes puzzles or games for readers to enjoy.

• A type of news that only focuses on celebrity gossip and entertainment.

Soft news is...

• 1. A daily weather forecast that provides temperature and rainfall updates.

• A type of news that only covers scientific research and technical reports.

• News that deals primarily with commentary, arts,

  entertainment, lifestyle, and human interest stories.

• when journalists only report on political scandals and government policies.

A quote is...

• A fictional character created for storytelling purposes.

• A piece of text that repeats exactly what someone

  else has said or written.

• A summary of an article that highlights its main points.

• An illustration or graphic that accompanies a news story.

Credibility is...

• The quality of being trusted and believed in.

• How entertaining a news article is, regardless of its accuracy.

• The amount of advertising space a news outlet has in its publications.

• The level of excitement a news story generates among readers.