2nd Internal Assessment 2B Print Media

What is the primary role of journalism in a democratic society?

• To entertain the public

• To promote advertisements

• To inform, educate, and act as a watchdog

• To increase newspaper sales

What is the "Fourth Estate" in the context of journalism?

• A government department

• A publishing company

• The press and news media

• A legal body

What characterizes yellow journalism?

• Focus on accurate statistics

• Sensationalism and exaggeration

• Investigative journalism

• Scientific reporting

Which of the following is NOT an element of news?

• Timeliness

• Relevance

• Imagination

• Prominence

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

• Features are shorter than news

• Features focus on opinions and storytelling

• Features use more images

• News reports are fictional

What is a “byline” in a news article?

• A line from the editor

• The dateline of a story

• A line giving the name of the reporter

• A headline substitute

Which is a soft news topic?

• Election results

• Budget announcement

• Celebrity interview

• Court ruling

Which of the following is a function of a sub-editor?

• Conducting interviews

• Editing and proofreading content

• Delivering news

• Advertising sales

The credibility of a news source depends largely on:

• Sensationalism

• Speed of publication

• Accuracy and attribution

• Accuracy and attribution

What is the function of a news agency?

• Advertising for newspapers

• Generating government reports

• Providing syndicated news content to media outlets

• Censoring news content