Identifying journalistic vocabulary

If Rahman, a reporter, covers local politics, what type of journalism is he practicing?

• Opinion journalism

• Investigative journalism

• Feature journalism

• Beat journalism

During a class discussion, Angga explained how the inverted pyramid structure benefits readers in news articles. He mentioned that it presents the most important information first, allowing readers to quickly grasp the key points. What did Angga say about the inverted pyramid structure?

• It includes personal opinions of the reporter

• It presents the most important information first

• It provides a detailed narrative of events

• It creates suspense for the reader

During a school assembly, Agus heard an announcement about a major event that had just happened in the city. What is the significance of 'breaking news' in journalism?

• It describes news that is published in magazines

• It is a term used for fictional news articles

• It indicates a story that has just occurred and is newly reported

• It refers to stories that have been reported for a long time

As a budding journalist, Susi is trying to understand the different terms used in her field. What does the term 'beat' refer to in journalism?

• A style of writing used in features

• A method of organizing news articles

• A reporter's specific area of coverage

• A type of news story focused on entertainment

In a journalism class, Dewi is learning about the structure of a news article. Her instructor asks, 'Which part of a news story is known as the 'lead'?'

• The conclusion of the article

• The opening that summarizes the main points

• The section detailing the sources used

• The author's name at the top

How does a 'feature' story differ from an 'obituary'?

• A feature is shorter than an obituary.
• A feature is always about politics, while an obituary is about health.
• A feature focuses on human interest, while an obituary reports on the deceased.
• A feature is written by a different type of journalist.

In a recent article written by Nur, what does 'attribution' refer to?

• The visual elements accompanying the text

• The summary of the article's main points

• The identification of the source of information

• The author's name at the top of the article

During a school newspaper meeting, Adi presented a photograph of a recent school event. Based on the description of a 'cutline', what is its purpose in journalism?

• To explain the content of a photograph

• To list the sources used in the article

• To introduce the author of the article

• To provide a summary of the article

During a class discussion, Joko mentioned that he heard some 'breaking news' on the radio. What does 'breaking news' signify in journalism?

• A story that is published in a magazine

• A story that is fictional or satirical

• A story that has just occurred and is newly reported

• A story that has been reported for a long time

During a school project, Wawan presented a news article about a recent event. Why is accuracy important in journalism?

• It builds trust with the audience by providing factual information.

• It ensures that stories are entertaining.

• It helps journalists write longer articles.

• It allows journalists to express their opinions freely.