Newspaper Conventions and Modern Journalism Quiz

What is the 'Mast-head' in print newspapers?

• A key phrase or quotation taken from the main article

• A line naming the writer of an article

• The lead story

• The title of the newspaper

What does 'Splash' refer to in print newspapers?

• The second most important story

• The lead story

• An introductory paragraph in an article

• A short article placed alongside a main article

What is a 'Standfirst' in both print and online newspapers?

• The title of the newspaper

• An introductory paragraph in an article

• A key phrase or quotation taken from the main article

• A line naming the writer of an article

What is the 'Off lead' in print newspapers?

• An introductory paragraph in an article

• A short article placed alongside a main article

• The second most important story

• The lead story

What is a 'Byline' in print newspapers?

• An introductory paragraph in an article

• A line naming the writer of an article

• The title of the newspaper

• The lead story

What is a 'Pull quote' in online newspapers?

• An introductory paragraph in an article

• The lead story

• The title of the newspaper

• A key phrase or quotation taken from the main article

What is a 'Sidebar' in online newspapers?

• The lead story

• A short article placed alongside a main article

• The title of the newspaper

• A line naming the writer of an article

Which of the following is NOT a convention of print newspapers?

• Mast-head

• Byline

• Splash

• Pull quote

Which of the following is a convention of online newspapers?

• Off lead

• Mast-head

• Sidebar

• Splash

What is the main focus of technological innovation in journalism?

• Creating new print newspapers

• Focusing on radio journalism

• Eliminating online newspapers

• Defining modern journalism