english exam Flashcards
is a packaged information about current events.
News
sources of information
news reports, speeches, informative talks and panel disscussion
found in newspapers and their purpose is to INFORM READER of what is happening in the world
News reports
parts of news story
who
what
when
where
why
how
it begins with a catchy title
headline
its where the report was written
placeline
informs the reader of the most important aspects of the report (introductory part)
lead
the name of the writer
byline
gives more details in information (why and how)
body
contains less important information(optional)
tail
five characteristics of news
accuracy
balance
objectivity
concise and clear
current
one of the most important characteristics
balance
factual
accuracy
reduces misinterpretations
concise and clear
reporters don’t convey their own feelings, biases, prejudices
objectivity