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Yearbook Semester 1 Midterm

Total questions: 67

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Serves as an entry point into the feature story

a)

drop cap

b)

primary headline

c)

eyeline

d)

folio/folio tab

2.

Large, catchy words, often enhanced by graphics.

a)

eyeline

b)

primary headline

c)

folio/folio tab

d)

drop cap

3.

A mini design of photos and text.

a)

drop cap

b)

folio/folio tab

c)

content module

d)

infographic

4.

A strip of white space that spans two pages to visually link them.

a)

drop cap

b)

folio/folio tab

c)

primary headline

d)

eyeline

5.

Indicates the page number and content.

a)

folio/folio tab

b)

drop cap

c)

content module

d)

infographic

6.

Eight pages on one side of a press sheet, indicated by ladder shading.

a)

spread

b)

multiple

c)

signature

d)

quick read

7.

Typically short stories or groups of facts, figures or opinions presented in a broad range of design formats.

a)

signature

b)

multiple

c)

quick read

d)

primary headline

8.

Presents facts and figures, often poll/survey results, in an illustrative way.

a)

content module

b)

drop cap

c)

fold/folio tab

d)

infographic

9.

Two facing pages in a yearbook.

a)

spread

b)

multiple

c)

signature

d)

quick read

10.

A grouping of pages printed on the same press sheet and folded into a 16-page mini-booklet.

a)

multiple

b)

signature

c)

quick read

d)

primary headline

11.

There are _____ type(s) of text alignment.

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

12.

Alignment is important because

a)

It creates clean designs.

b)

It guides the reader.

c)

It creates relationships between objects.

d)

It costs more money to produce the yearbook.

13.

Dominant elements are usually at least______ times larger than all other elements.

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

14.

The largest element on a spread is called a

a)

dominant area

b)

multiple

c)

CVI

d)

focal point

15.

Dominant elements should be placed on a spread near

a)

the edge

b)

the gutter

c)

the center

d)

each other

16.

Photos vary in

a)

content

b)

price

c)

size

d)

shape

17.

Dominant images create visual

a)

hierarchy

b)

chaos

c)

blandness

d)

clutter

18.

A photograph taken from above the subject is called

a)

framing

b)

bird's eye view

c)

selective focus

d)

worm's eye view

19.

_____________ is a photo composition technique that places the main subject off-center to allow for more visual

movement within the photo.

a)

framing

b)

leading lines

c)

rule of thirds

d)

selective focus

20.

__________ is a photo composition technique that produces a shallow depth of field to creatively place emphasis

on parts of the image.

a)

framing

b)

partial focus

c)

rule of thirds

d)

selective focus

21.

Expanded captions have ___________ parts + an optional quote.

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

22.

The first sentence of an expanded caption is written in __________ tense.

a)

present

b)

past

c)

future

d)

conditional

23.

In a story, the nut graph is _______:

a)

a paragraph on the most interesting information

b)

the attention-grabbing first sentence

c)

an illustration, photo or chart that accompanies the story

d)

a summary of what the story is about

24.

A photograph taken from below the subject is called

a)

framing

b)

bird's eye view

c)

selective focus

d)

worm's eye view

25.

This type of marketing is about taking the consumer by surprise, making an indelible impression and creating social

buzz, often with displays that interact with everyday environments.

a)

traditional marketing

b)

guerilla marketing

c)

cause marketing

d)

social media marketing

26.

This type of marketing is effective because it reaches consumers electronically, making it easy and convenient to

make purchases with the click of a button.

a)

traditional marketing

b)

cause marketing

c)

targeted marketing

d)

email marketing

27.

A primary headline over a secondary headline is called a

a)

hammer

b)

kicker

c)

tripod

d)

wicket

28.

A single-line secondary headline over the primary headline is called a

a)

hammer

b)

kicker

c)

tripod

d)

wicket

29.

A multi-line secondary headline besides the primary headline is called a

a)

hammer

b)

kicker

c)

tripod

d)

wicket

30.

A multi-line secondary headline on top of the primary headline is called a

a)

hammer

b)

kicker

c)

tripod

d)

wicket

31.

What type of lead is this? Unwilling to accept the news he had just received from the doctors, he lowered his head in defeat. His mother sat speechless in the corner, one tear rolling down her face as she saw her son’s chance to claim a state wrestling medal disappear because his heart just wouldn’t allow it.

a)

narrative

b)

direct quote

c)

descriptive

d)

startling statement

32.

What type of lead is this? Deion Sanders, Jr. knows what they say in the hallways. They say he’ll be a terrible quarterback. That he’s too short. That he can’t see squat past the six-feet-something offensive linemen. That he’s cocky. That he’ll never amount to anything. They say he’ll never be his dad.

a)

narrative

b)

direct quote

c)

descriptive

d)

startling statement

33.

What type of lead is this? “Coach Hawkins!” Brad Hawkins, the longtime Westlake athletic trainer, recognized Coach Steven Ramsey’s voice over the noise of the spectators behind him. But he had never heard Ramsey’s voice like that. Hawkins ran to Ramsey,who was crouched over varsity player Matt Nader pleading with the athlete. “Hang in there. Don’t leave us. Everything’s going to be all right.”

a)

narrative

b)

direct quote

c)

descriptive

d)

startling statement

34.

What type of lead is this? He always knew he had it.

a)

narrative

b)

direct quote

c)

descriptive

d)

startling statement

35.

TRUE OR FALSE: Eyelines aren’t a method of aligning items on a spread.

a)

true

b)

false

36.

TRUE OR FALSE: Size 8–10 pt font is best for captions.

a)

true

b)

false

37.

TRUE OR FALSE: Primary headline fonts should be three times the size of the secondary headlines.

a)

true

b)

false

38.

TRUE OR FALSE: A common headline writing strategy is to use rhyming words.

a)

true

b)

false

39.

TRUE OR FALSE: A transition in a story can include facts, indirect quotes or partial quotes.

a)

true

b)

false

40.

TRUE OR FALSE: In a lead paragraph, a direct quote connects to the nut graph.

a)

true

b)

false

41.

TRUE OR FALSE: A survey has a larger sample size than a poll.

a)

true

b)

false

42.

TRUE OR FALSE: Polls are frequently used by the professional media to sample public opinion.

a)

true

b)

false

43.

TRUE OR FALSE: Ten is a common sample size for surveys.

a)

true

b)

false

44.

TRUE OR FALSE: It’s okay if captions contain some generalities.

a)

true

b)

false

45.

TRUE OR FALSE: Every caption should include the 5Ws and H.

a)

true

b)

false

46.

TRUE OR FALSE: Promotion incentives create a sense of urgency.

a)

true

b)

false

47.

TRUE OR FALSE: A good theme should be recognizable, relevant and repeatable.

a)

true

b)

false

48.

TRUE OR FALSE: A conceptual spin-off features key words pulled from the theme statement.

a)

true

b)

false

49.

TRUE OR FALSE: A written statement cannot be considered libel if the writer was making a joke.

a)

true

b)

false

50.

TRUE OR FALSE: Under fair use, yearbooks and newspapers can use other people’s photos, music and artwork

because it is considered educational and within a school setting.

a)

true

b)

false

51.

TRUE OR FALSE: Every photo should have a caption, even if it is only an identification of the people in the photo.

a)

true

b)

false

52.

TRUE OR FALSE: The organization of a yearbook staff echoes corporate organizational structure.

a)

true

b)

false

53.

TRUE OR FALSE: Knowledge of theme development is rarely used in the corporate world.

a)

true

b)

false

54.

TRUE OR FALSE: It is okay to use famous art or photos of celebrities in your publication because only the people at

your school will know.

a)

true

b)

false

55.

TRUE OR FALSE: A yearbook builds school spirit and chronicles the year, so it is important to include every student at least three times.

a)

true

b)

false

56.

TRUE OR FALSE: You should only take pictures during an event, not before or after.

a)

true

b)

false

57.

TRUE OR FALSE: 10 point font is utilized most consistently for news feature stories as well as alternative story size.

a)

true

b)

false

58.

TRUE OR FALSE: Unplanned white space weakens the design on yearbook spreads.

a)

true

b)

false

59.

TRUE OR FALSE: It is bad to adjust spread layout templates to fit the content you have because they were designed

that way for a reason.

a)

true

b)

false

60.

TRUE OR FALSE: Photos, text and graphics in a modular block don’t have to be related.

a)

true

b)

false

61.

TRUE OR FALSE: It is okay to use placeholder names in captions or articles because they will be switched out later.

a)

true

b)

false

62.

TRUE OR FALSE: Pages should be submitted to the plant as double page spreads if they are to count towards

a deadline.

a)

true

b)

false

63.

TRUE OR FALSE: It is okay to take photos directly off of Facebook for yearbook spreads because the resolution is good.

a)

true

b)

false

64.

TRUE OR FALSE: The yearbook theme should be a secret until the book is distributed.

a)

true

b)

false

65.

TRUE OR FALSE: An eyeline is a horizontal line of white space that spans a double page spread.

a)

true

b)

false

66.

TRUE OR FALSE: Clichés should be avoided at all costs.

a)

true

b)

false

67.

TRUE OR FALSE: A pica is a common unit of measurement in desktop publishing.

a)

true

b)

false