Intro Midterms. Orginization Of Newspaper Flashcards
Barline
Provides structure for a page through separation of stories, pull quotes, etc.
Direct quote
Something quoted from a source. Has quotation marks around it.
Gutter
White space in between columns-keeps font organized for reader (justified)
Byline
Identifies the author of story and position on staff
Mugshot
Up close photo of single person- usually used in personality profile
Copy
The actual text in the story
Pull quote
Words pulled out from a story, used for decoration and readers interet
Masthead
Features the name of the publication
Nameplate
Names and positions on staff/policy statement- states policies of the paper
Large initial letter
Used for a the first letter of each story, gets readers attention and is decorative
White space
Restful for eyes, provides contrast (opposite of revered text)
Headline
Title of articles
Lead
Introduction to story
Caption or cut line
Identifying information from photos
Banner headline
Goes across all columns of page