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WorksheetsNewspapers Media Language
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of these is the definition of a headline?
An extract from a story enlarged and placed in the text.
The prominent news story which is often on the front page
Words which introduce a story. Often in large text and may include language techniques.
A banner which runs across the top of the front page.
Which of these is the definition of a masthead?
A smaller headline placed below the main headline.
The name of the paper and choice of typography.
A block of text that introduces a story.
The prominent news story which is often on the front page.
Which of these is the purpose of the masthead?
To signify the ethos and values of the newspaper.
To focus the reader on a key element of the story
To suggest the story is exclusive to the newspaper.
To break up the front page and attract the readers' eyes.
Which of these is the definition of a splash?
A picture story that exists on its own.
Aline of words in large letters.
The name of the newspaper.
The prominent news story, which is often on the front cover.
Which of these is the main purpose of the plug/puff?
To focus the reader on a key element of the story.
To broaden the target audience by suggesting additional content in the paper. The focus may be on arts or entertainment.
Provides more information about the lead story
To draw attention to the storu.
Which of these is the definition of a strapline?
A smaller headline placed below the main headline.
An extract from a story enlarged and placed in the text.
A picture story that exists on its own.
The prominent news story which is often on the front page.
Which of these is the purpose of a standalone?
To signify the ethos and values of the paper.
To focus the reader on a key element of the story.
Provides more information about the story.
Used by broadsheets to break up the front page and attract the readers' eyes
Which newspapers do your set texts come from?
The Times and The Daily Mirror
The Daily Mail and The Times
The Telegraph and The Daily Mirror
The Guardian and The Sun
What is the definition of a pull quote?
A picture story that exists on it's own.
A block of text that introduces the story.
A smaller headline placed below the main headline
An extract from the story enlarged and placed in the text.
Which of these is the purpose of a standfirst?
To signify the ethos and values of the newspaper.
To draw attention to the story and give a brief introduction to the key elements - often the 5 Ws.
To suggest the story is exclusive to the newspaper.
To broaden the target audience by offering additional content, often linked to the arts or entertainment.
