Journalism Flashcards
Which are some of the conventions for an editorial?
- introduction
- explanation
- opinions from opposing points of view
- solutions
- conclusion
What is an editorial?
Written paper or article that communicates the newspaper’s opinion on an issue; meant to influence public opinion
What is a column?
Text written in form of article of opinion
Which are some of the conventions for a column?
- may be published once or regularly
- informal language
- specific audience
- short & concise
- expresses opinion
How is the register of the column?
“As if you were having a cup of coffee with a friend.”
What is a review?
An essay or article that gives critical evaluation about another body of text
What is a tabloid?
Type of media that tends to emphasize topics about the personal lives of celebrities, as well as “junk food” news
What are the ears of a tabloid?
The short stories in the upper corners
In a tabloid, what is a copy?
The main text of an article consisting of only a few short paragraphs written to grab the reader’s attention
What does the headline in a tabloid do?
Sets the tone of the article
What is the subheading in a tabloid?
Text that expands on the information presented in the headline
What is a feature story?
The most prominent story on a magazine, newspaper, or any written media
Which are some of the conventions for a feature story?
- it can talk about any subject
- its lead is a description or an anecdote
- slow pace
- lengthy
- emotive language
What is journalism?
The gathering and processing of news and information related to an audience
What are news?
Information about recent events
