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WorksheetsJOURNALISM EXAM
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 26mins
In a group project, Liam, Aria, and David are discussing the tasks they need to complete. Which term describes a task that is closely connected or appropriate to what they are currently working on?
Relevant
Extraneous
Purpose
Abstract
In a literature class, Jackson, Avery, and Daniel are discussing a novel they just read. They are trying to identify the central message or idea about life that the author is trying to convey. What is this called?
Relevant
Extraneous
Purpose
Theme
Harper, Noah, and Arjun are discussing a new project idea. They are trying to describe a concept that exists only as an idea or theory, rather than something tangible. Which term best describes this?
Relevant
Extraneous
Abstract
Concrete
During a literature class, Lachelle read a sentence and interpreted it exactly as it was written, without any metaphor or allegory. What is the term for this kind of interpretation?
Relevant
Extraneous
Literal
Concrete
Benjamin recorded a conversation with his grandfather about World War II. Keitt later wanted a written version of this conversation. What is the term for this written version of material originally presented in another medium?
Relevant
Extraneous
Transcript
Concrete
During a class discussion, Brimfield asked a question to Harris and Bookard that required them to elaborate and not simply answer 'yes' or 'no'. What is the term for such questions?
Open-Ended Questions
Close-Ended Questions
Probing Questions
Paraphrasing
Randolph is conducting a survey for his school project. He wants to ask questions that can be answered with a simple 'yes' or 'no' or from a predefined list of responses. What type of questions should Ethan ask?
Open-Ended Questions
Close-Ended Questions
Probing Questions
Paraphrasing
Vantasia asked a question to Burns and Odom that encouraged them to reveal more information about the topic they were discussing. What is the term for such open-ended questions?
Open-Ended Questions
Close-Ended Questions
Probing Questions
Paraphrasing
Washington was reading a book and Azaria asked her to explain a complex paragraph. Washington reworded the paragraph to make it easier for Azaria to understand. What is the term for what Washington did?
Relevant
Extraneous
Paraphrasing
Concrete
Daniel was assigned to write an article. He asked Mason, the editor, where he should put his name to give credit for the article. What is the term for this?
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Extraneous
Byline
Dateline
Emma, Benjamin, and Arjun are working on their school newspaper. They are trying to figure out what the term is for a line at the beginning of a news article that indicates where and when the story was reported or written. Can you help them?
Relevant
Extraneous
Byline
Dateline
Elijah, Grace, and Nora are part of a school newspaper team. They are discussing the term for the principles and guidelines they should follow in their journalistic conduct, including accuracy, fairness, and objectivity. What is this term?
Relevant
Extraneous
Ethics
Bias
Samaiya, Jade and Jada, are working on a school project about news reporting. They come across a term that refers to a personal or organizational inclination or prejudice that can influence how news is reported. What is this term?
Relevant
Extraneous
Ethics
Bias
In a school debate, Vantasia, Saniyah, and Lachelle are discussing a topic. Vantasia is known for her ability to discuss without letting her personal feelings influence her arguments. What is this quality of Vantasia called?
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Extraneous
Objectivity
Bias
During a group study session, Charlotte, Abigail, and Grace were discussing a topic. They found some information in their notes that was not necessary for their discussion; it was extra or irrelevant. What would they call this type of information?
Extraneous
Narrative
Bias
Concrete
Olivia, Ethan, and Priya are working on a project. They are trying to understand the reason for which their project is done or created. What is this called?
Detract
Purpose
Concrete
Extraneous
Scarlett is building a sculpture for her art project. She is using clay, which is a material that can be touched and seen. This means her sculpture is:
Abstract
Literal
Concrete
Narrative
Mason, Abigail, and Olivia are part of a school project. Mason feels that the teacher is showing prejudice in favor of Olivia and against him and Abigail, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
Objectivity
Transcript
Ethics
Bias
Maya, Scarlett, and Lily were working on a group project. Maya's constant criticism of Scarlett's ideas seemed to diminish the worth or value of Scarlett's achievement. What is Maya doing to Scarlett's achievement?
Detracts
Probing-Question
Bia
Relevant
During a school event, Luna was asked to share a story about her summer vacation. She gave a spoken account of her events. What is this called?
Paraphrasing
Close-Ended Questions
Literal
Narrative
During a group discussion, Noah, Emma, and Lily are trying to understand the term for a statement that is clear, specific, and can be proven true or false. What is this term?
Abstract
Literal
Concrete
Extraneous
In a school project, Benjamin, Aria, and Zoe are discussing a term that refers to the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. What is this term?
Empathy
Bias
Objectivity
Relevant
During a literature class, Harper, Ethan, and Ava are discussing a term that refers to the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities. What is this term?
Literal
Symbolism
Concrete
Extraneous
What is the name for the words in bold, "America Attacked"?
byline
newsline
headline
main line
How might a journalist apply the duty of justice?
by being committed to constantly improving their skills and knowledge
by ensuring that their reporting is accurate and verifiable
by being a watchdog on government to ensure that it is not corrupt
none of the above
Maria wanted to verify her news story, so she checked with three different sources on it to make sure she got it right. Maria is demonstrating:
Libel
Accuracy
Inflation
Privacy
A reporter can be sued for libel if anything they report or write:
exposes people to hatred or ridicule
causes harm in a person's occupation or profession.
causes someone to be shunned or avoided
all of the above.
What does it mean for a reporter to remain "neutral" when producing a story?
The reporter should give their opinion.
The reporter should report the facts they agree with.
The reporter should have no personal feelings about the story.
The reporter should present both sides of a story or all the information in a story.
Which news value refers to the shock or “wow” factor of a news story and generally requires a story to affect a large group in a large way?
Timeliness
Breaking News
Impact
Proximity
Which news value includes how many & how seriously, but can also be measured by depth of pain, shock or how “out of character” or “unexpected” something might be?
Weight
Prominence
Novelty
Usefulness
Which news value is newsworthy because two or more people, entities, groups or teams are opposing one another?
Weight
Proximity
Conflict
Novelty
Which news value refers to harder-hitting stories and important developments in a story that would lose their newsworthiness if not reported as soon as possible?
Immediacy
Timeliness
Novelty
Weight
Which news value applies to the people a news story is about? If the people are well-known, then the news story is deemed newsworthy.
Conflict
Celebrity
Weight
Prominence
Which news value means the story is intriguing or has an interesting spin to it, not something you hear of everyday?
Proximity
Usefulness
Conflict
Novelty
Which news value refers to the physical or emotional closeness of a news story to a media outlet’s audience?
Timeliness
Proximity
Impact
Neighboring
In Engel v. Vitale, the Supreme Court ruled
school-endorsed prayer violates the Establishment Clause
executing minors is "cruel and unusual punishment"
the implied right to privacy in the Fourth Amendment extends to being "secure in their persons"
In Tinker v. des Moines, the Supreme Court ruled
students shed all their rights "at the schoolhouse gate"
symbolic free speech is protected in schools, so long as the speech is not disruptive or impinges upon the rights of others
a school newspaper is not a form of protected speech because it is not part of the free press
In Schenck v. United States, the Supreme Court ruled
freedom of speech is limited by the the "fighting words" doctrine
government may restrict free speech if it creates a "clear and present danger"
school-endorsed reading of religious passage violates the Establishment Clause
In New York Times Co. v. United States, the Supreme Court ruled
freedom of the press is expanded by establishing a "heavy presumption against prior restraint" even in cases involving national security
freedom of the press is limited in cases involving national security
freedom of the press is limited in cases involving the President's personal effects
In Abington School District v. Schempp, the Supreme Court ruled
school-endorsed prayer violates the Establishment Clause
school-endorsed reading of religious passage violates the Establishment Clause
school funds used to purchase religious texts violates the Establishment Clause
In Lemon v. Kurtzman, the Supreme Court ruled
A law that limits an individual's access to a firearm, or limits the capacity of a magazine, is constitutional
A law that limits one's speech due to its aggressive nature, or if the speech is classified as "hate speech," the law is constitutional
A law that has a nonsecular purpose, does not advance or inhibit religion, and does not create an excessive entanglement with government, is constitutional
