Journalism Terminology Quiz

What is the definition of "Bias" in journalism?

• An unfair influence or way of looking at something

• The quality of being trustworthy or believable

• Free of personal bias or emotion

• A reporter's regular routine for covering news sources

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What does "Credibility" refer to in journalism?

• An article that expresses opinions or perspectives

• The quality of being trustworthy or believable

• The main part of a story

• A large headline that runs across the width of the first page

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What does "Objective" mean in the context of journalism?

• Free of personal bias or emotion

• A border around a photo or story

• The lineup of news stories scheduled for publication

• The initial news coverage of an event

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What is an "Editorial"?

• An article that expresses opinions or perspectives

• A reporter who specializes in a specific topic or area

• The name of the writer at the top of a story

• A heavy or dark type

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What does "Paraphrase" mean?

• Expressing the same idea in different words

• A large headline that runs across the width of the first page

• The time by which a journalist must submit their work

• The main part of a story

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Who is a "Correspondent"?

• A reporter who specializes in a specific topic or area

• The initial news coverage of an event

• A border around a photo or story

• The lineup of news stories scheduled for publication

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What is a "Deadline" in journalism?

• The time by which a journalist must submit their work

• A heavy or dark type

• The main part of a story

• A large headline that runs across the width of the first page

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What does "Beat" refer to in journalism?

• A reporter's regular routine for covering news sources

• The name of the writer at the top of a story

• The initial news coverage of an event

• A border around a photo or story

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

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What is a "Byline"?

• The name of the writer at the top of a story

• A large headline that runs across the width of the first page

• The lineup of news stories scheduled for publication

• A heavy or dark type

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

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What is a "Banner" in journalism?

• A large headline that runs across the width of the first page

• The main part of a story

• A border around a photo or story

• The initial news coverage of an event

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10