Identifying Newspaper Text Features

What is a photo credit?

• A reference to the source of a photograph.

• A type of camera used for photography.

• A payment made to a photographer for their work.

• A technique for editing photos.

What is the purpose of an Index in a newspaper?

• To provide a summary of the news articles.

• To direct the reader to the different sections of the newspaper.

• To list the advertisements in the newspaper.

• To highlight the most important news stories.

What is the purpose of a Table of Contents in a newspaper?

• To help readers find specific sections or articles quickly.

• To provide a summary of the newspaper's content.

• To list the advertisements in the newspaper.

• To indicate the publication date of the newspaper.

What is a By-Line?

• A type of article format

• A name of the writer appearing above the article.

• A section for reader comments

• A summary of the article's content.

What is a Jumpline?

• A type of punctuation used in writing.

• A line telling the reader where the story is continued.

• A method of organizing paragraphs in an essay.

• A term used in graphic design for layout purposes.

What does a Photo Credit indicate?

• It indicates who took the photograph.

• It indicates the location of the photograph.

• It indicates the date the photograph was taken.

• It indicates the type of camera used.

What is the purpose of a Glossary in a newspaper?

• To provide definitions of terms used in the articles.

• To summarize the main news stories of the day.

• To list the names of the journalists and their roles.

• To provide a history of the newspaper's publication.

What is a Feature Article?

• An article that explores a topic in depth, often including interviews and personal stories.

• A brief news report summarizing current events.

• A fictional story that includes imaginative elements.

• A technical document outlining specific procedures.

What is an Editorial?

• An article that expresses the opinion of the newspaper's editorial board.

• A report on the latest news events.

• A section dedicated to reader letters and feedback.

• A summary of the newspaper's articles for the week.

What is the role of a Lead in a newspaper article?

• To provide a detailed analysis of the article's content.

• To summarize the most important information at the beginning of the article.

• To present the author's opinion on the topic.

• To list all the sources used in the article.