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
What are hard news?
Fast-paced news that usually appear on the front page of newspapers or any other media
What are soft news?
Entertaining articles and feature stories placed in newspapers or television newscasts of human interest
