Chap4 The Language of News

Question 1

Can you censor explicit language?

Answer 1

Yes.

Question 2

T/F: Use contractions to keep writing concise

Answer 2

False

Question 3

T/F: Using nouns as verbs is discouraged ex: parented, upped, finalized, authored, penned

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Most _____ and adjectives waste space by stating the obvious, or inject opinion… avoid them when possibl

Answer 4

adverbs

Question 5

Euphemisms

Answer 5

vague expressions used in place of harsher, more offensive terms.

Question 6

Platitudes

Answer 6

dull, trite, obvious, remarks.

Question 7

How can gush be avoided

Answer 7

gush can be avoided by using more than one source

Question 8

Name 3 rules regarding time references

Answer 8

• use specific day of the week to date events that occur within seven days before or after the day of publication
• events outside of 7 days just use a date
• avoid “recently”