SPM Vocabulary Quiz: The Media

What is the word for a newspaper that comes out once a week?

• Daily

• Weekly

• Monthly

A TV program that presents dramatic real-life situations is called a:

• Documentary

• Drama

• Reality show

Someone whose job is to report news is a:

• Editor

• Journalist

• Photographer

A short, eye-catching statement at the top of a news article is the:

• Byline

• Headline

• Caption

An article expressing personal opinion in a newspaper is known as a(n):

• Editorial

• Advertisement

• Feature

A magazine with glossy pages about fashion, celebrities, and style is a:

• Brochure

• Tabloid

• Lifestyle magazine

A brief report on TV that summarizes the main news is called a:

• News bulletin

• Feature story

• Talk show

A person who writes opinion pieces for a newspaper or website is called a(n):

• Columnist

• Anchor

• Contributor

A person who presents the news on TV or radio is a:

• Correspondent

• Anchor

• Reporter

What do we call a TV or radio program that discusses topics and guests?

• Documentary

• Talk show

• Infomercial