Chapter 5: Writing Breaking News and Developing Stories Flashcards
What does “add value” mean?
To provide an additional benefit.
What is a breaking news story?
A news story that communicates new information about unexpected events as they occur or shortly afterward.
What is a dateline?
A contrasting line or type at the beginning of a story that names the place from which the story was filed; sometimes the date is also included.
What is a developing story?
A news story that adds information to previously reported stories; also called folo stories
What does “editorializing” mean?
Inserting one’s opinions into news coverage.
What is a folo story?
A news story that adds information to previously reported stories; also called a developing story
What is a 5 W’s lead?
A news story lead that includes answers to the 5 W’s: Who, What, When, Where, and Why; also called a summary lead
What is hard news?
News stories about serious topics such as politics, economics, war, fires, earthquakes and murders.
What is the inverted pyramid?
The structure used for many news stories in which the most important information is placed first, and succeeding paragraphs contain increasingly less crucial information.
What is a jump line?
In a printed story, a line type that directs the reader to the page where the story is continued.
What is a lead/lede?
The opening sentences of a news story. The lead is often a summary of the story’s essential points; also spelled lede
What is a signature line?
In broadcasts, the identification that reporters give at the end of their report; also called a tag
What is a tag?
In broadcasts, the identification that reporters give at the end of their report; also called a signature line
What is soft news?
News stories about entertainment, fashion, celebrities, human interest stories, tourism and unusual or odd events.
What is a summary lead?
A news story lead that includes answers to the 5 W’s: Who, What, When, Where, and Why; also called a 5 W’s lead
