Chapter 4 Flashcards
What is Areopagitica?
John Milton’s 1644 treatise that criticized the British Parliament’s regulation of texts, which paved the way for the freedom of the press and was considered by the writers of the U.S. Constitution.
What is Penny Press?
A newspaper format popular in the 1830s, printed on small paper sizes with a fast printing press and sold for one penny
What is sensationalism?
The use of crime, violence, emotion, and sex in headlines to sell papers.
What is tabloids?
Weekly or biweekly journals that focus on entertainment or local issues. These papers typically sensationalize stories.
What is yellow journalism?
Made famous by Pulitzer and Hearst, this style of journalism uses sensationalism, misleading stories, and distorted images to boost sales.
What is objectivity?
Impartiality in writing.
What is inverted pyramid style?
A journalistic style in which the most important information is placed in the lead paragraph, with additional information appearing in order of importance.
What is interpretive journalism?
A style of writing that goes beyond providing basic facts to include context and analysis of an event or issue.
What is op-ed?
An abbreviation of opposite the editorial page. An op-ed is an article written by an unaffliated journalist that expresses opinions.
What is bylines?
The credit line identifying the author of the article.
What is Literary Journalism?
A style of journalism that combines journalistic and fictional styles.
What is Advocacy Journalism
A style of journalism that expresses a biased position to generate support for a cause.
What is Niche Newspaper?
Newspapers designed to reach a specific target group.
What is Underground press?
Papers that are typically printed with a small budget and that cover stories and events of interest to members of alternative or counter cultures.
What is Watchdog Journalism?
Independent scrutiny by the press of the activities of government, business, and other public institutions to document, question, and investigate those activities to provide the public and officials with timely information on issues of public concern.
What is Paywall?
A digital feature that requires a reader or viewer to pay for content after a certain number of visits.
