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WorksheetsVocabulary for describing newspapers
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 2mins
Which word is not a synonym for bias?
prejudice
partisanship
impartiality
intolerance
A joke which explores different meanings of words such as: 'Denial is a river in Egypt' is known as:
(a)
Newspapers often make exaggerated statements or claims. this is known as...
(a)
The following are features of a tabloid newspaper:
small pages
large pages
based on fact
sensationalised stories often based on gossip, lots of pictures
complex language, serious topics
The following are features of a broadsheet newspaper:
small pages
large pages
shows a balanced view point, based on fact
sensationalised stories often based on gossip, lots of pictures
complex language, serious topics
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:
objectivism
sensationalism
patriotism
realism
What is scaremongering?
the spreading of frightening or ominous reports or rumours
threatening or intimidating behaviour
bias or prejudice words or actions
aggression against a particular social group
The masthead of a newspaper is:
the main headline
main info about the newspaper e.g. the title/name
the name of the journalist
the main photo
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)
What is the term given when the author's name appears below the article?
(a)
