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Vocabulary for describing newspapers

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 2mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which word is not a synonym for bias?

a)

prejudice

b)

partisanship

c)

impartiality

d)

intolerance

2.

A joke which explores different meanings of words such as: 'Denial is a river in Egypt' is known as:

(a)  

3.

Newspapers often make exaggerated statements or claims. this is known as...

(a)  

4.

The following are features of a tabloid newspaper:

a)

small pages

b)

large pages

c)

based on fact

d)

sensationalised stories often based on gossip, lots of pictures

e)

complex language, serious topics

5.

The following are features of a broadsheet newspaper:

a)

small pages

b)

large pages

c)

shows a balanced view point, based on fact

d)

sensationalised stories often based on gossip, lots of pictures

e)

complex language, serious topics

6.

Especially in journalism, the presentation of stories in a way that is intended to provoke public interest or excitement, at the expense of accuracy is known as:

a)

objectivism

b)

sensationalism

c)

patriotism

d)

realism

7.

What is scaremongering?

a)

the spreading of frightening or ominous reports or rumours

b)

threatening or intimidating behaviour

c)

bias or prejudice words or actions

d)

aggression against a particular social group

8.

The masthead of a newspaper is:

a)

the main headline

b)

main info about the newspaper e.g. the title/name

c)

the name of the journalist

d)

the main photo

9.

What is the name given to an article, usually published in a newspaper or magazine, that mainly reflects the author's opinion about a subject?

(a)  

10.

What is the term given when the author's name appears below the article?

(a)