WorksheetsInterview Vocabulary
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is a 'source' in journalism?
(1) A type of news article that summarizes events.
(2) Where information comes from, usually a person who gives a journalist information.
(3) A method of gathering data through surveys.
(4) The location where news is reported live.
What is a 'neutral question'?
A question that expresses a strong opinion.
A question asked in such a way that it does not imply personal opinion or bias.
A question that is only asked in formal settings.
A question that seeks to provoke a response.
What does 'attribute' mean in journalism?
To identify who said something, either as a quote or as reported speech.
To provide a summary of the news article.
To analyze the impact of the news on society.
To create a headline for the news story.
What is a 'blind interview'?
A type of interview where the interviewee is not named, e.g. ‘a senior official’
An interview conducted without any prior knowledge of the subject matter
An interview that is conducted in complete darkness
A casual conversation without any formal structure
What does 'paraphrase' mean in journalism?
A direct quote from a source to maintain accuracy.
A summary of a person’s words given instead of a direct quote for greater understanding by the audience.
An opinion expressed by the journalist about the topic.
A detailed analysis of a news event.
What are 'loaded words or loaded questions'?
Words that are neutral and unbiased in all contexts.
Words which contain strong value judgments and indicate the user’s position on an issue.
Words that are always used in a positive context.
Words that are used to confuse the audience.
What is a 'closed question'?
A question that requires a detailed explanation.
A question which can be answered with a simple ‘Yes’ or ‘No’.
A question that is always answered with a number.
A question that cannot be answered.
What is an 'interview' in journalism?
A casual conversation between friends about current events.
A formal, usually structured conversation between a journalist and a source to get information for a story.
An informal chat with a celebrity about their personal life.
A written questionnaire sent to sources for their opinions.
What is a 'direct quote'?
A summary of someone's ideas without using their exact words.
The exact words used by a person, written within quotation marks and usually attributed to them.
A paraphrase of a statement made by someone else.
A fictional statement created for illustrative purposes.
What is an 'open question'?
A question that can be answered with a simple ‘Yes’ or ‘No’.
A question that requires the interviewee to give more information.
A question that is ambiguous and unclear.
A question that is only relevant in specific contexts.
