Newspaper Flashcards
multiple choice
What is the purpose of the prayer in the educational context?
To seek guidance in education and bless teachers for effective teaching.
What is the role of the school newspaper?
An avenue for teaching budding journalists and a training ground for future journalists.
What types of news do school newspapers typically cover?
Local and school-related news, as well as national or international news.
Name three parts of a newspaper.
- Front page
- Editorial page
- Sports page
What is a nameplate in a newspaper?
The engraved or printed name, logo, or symbol of the newspaper.
What do ears in a newspaper refer to?
Little boxes in either or both sides of the nameplate that usually contain advertisements or announcements.
What is a banner in a newspaper?
The principal headline usually written in the boldest and biggest font.
Define ‘headline’ in the context of a newspaper.
Any title of any news.
What does ‘lead’ refer to in a news story?
The beginning of a news story, which can be a word, phrase, sentence, or paragraph.
What constitutes a news story?
The whole story or part of the whole story composed of the lead and the supporting text.
What are columns in a newspaper?
Horizontal divisions of the parts or texts of a newspaper.
What is the purpose of the fold in a newspaper layout?
To ensure that it does not overlay or run against the banner head.
What is a byline?
The signature, name, or pseudonym of the reporter who prepared the news.
What is a boxed story?
Any news material enclosed by line rules.
What is a cutline?
The text accompanying photos or artworks, also known as a caption.
True or False: A hammer is larger than a headline.
True.
What is the main editorial?
The opinion of the whole publication, usually written by the Editor-in-Chief.
What does a cartoon do in the opinion page of a newspaper?
It supplements the main editorial and usually lightens the newspaper’s stance on issues.
What is an opinion column?
An opinion written by a specific writer in the publication.
What is a pull quote?
A quote taken from the column or main editorial that serves as a breather on a text-heavy page.
What is the purpose of a letter to the editor?
To address any related issues on the opinion page, usually addressed to the editor-in-chief.
What is a folio in a newspaper?
A header for the inside pages, including the type of page, page number, and nameplate.
Define feature stories.
Softer discussions on issues revealed in the newspaper’s other sections.
What is important about the titles of feature stories?
They should be indirect but catchy.
