Journalism Week 2 Quiz

Which of the following best defines a 'correspondent'?

• A person who manages a media organization's finances.
• A person who reports news or information for a media organization.
• A person who edits articles for a newspaper.
• A person who designs graphics for a news website.

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What is a 'cue' in the context of broadcasting?

• A cue is a method for editing video content.
• A cue is a signal or prompt for presenters or performers in broadcasting.
• A cue is a type of broadcasting equipment.
• A cue refers to a specific broadcasting channel.

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What is the term for a two-sentence explanation of a photo, written in present then past tense?

• Caption
• Captor

• Capitulation

• Catipult

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The concluding statement of an article, designed to leave a strong final impression, is known as the:

• Kicker
• Blocker

• but graf

• nut graf

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What is the term for the opening paragraph of an article that summarizes the most vital facts?

• Lede

• Leed

• Lide

• Laed

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A sentence linking one idea or paragraph to the next is called a (a)   .

• Transition
• Connection
• Introduction
• Conclusion

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What is the name given to the author of an article?

• Byline
• Byeline

• Biline

• Bylyne

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Which paragraph presents an alternative viewpoint or counterclaim in an article?

• But Graph
• Nut Graph

• And Graph

• Or Graph

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Which paragraph explains the story’s significance or 'why it matters'?

• Nut Graf
• But Graph

• Or Graph

• And Graph

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The act of giving credit to the source of information or quotes is called (a)   .

• Attribution
• Citation
• Plagiarism
• Referencing

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