Newspaper Terminology Flashcards
Masthead/Titlepiece
The newspaper’s title displayed on the frontpage
Skyline
An information panel at the top of the front page that tells the reader about other stories in the paper to tempt them inside
Editions
- Each issue of the paper (mainly national and regional daily titles) are usually published in several editions
- To cover different areas and to update the news
Headline
- A phrase that summarises the main point of the article
- Large in print and aim to catch the attention of the reader
Standfirst
- Words linking to the headline of the story
- In smaller types than the headlines but bigger than the story
Byline
The line usually above the story
- Gives the author’s name and sometimes their job and location
Copy
Something written in order to be printed in a newspaper, magazine, advertisement etc
Body text
The copy that makes up the main part of the article, i.e. the story
Photograph/graphic
Images that make pages look more interesting, entice people to read articles and aid understanding of stories
Caption
A brief description of a photograph/graphic
Sidebar
- A panel or box containing copy and a headline, graphics or other information connected to the main story
- Can be eye catching and help break up a story into different elements to help presentation
Package
A group of connected stories across one or many pages in the newspaper and on the website
Crosshead
- A word or phrase in a bigger and bolder type inserted between two paragraphs in a story to break it up
- Mainly used in features and longer news stories
Pullquote
A quote from the story that is enlarged and appears with the text
Standalone
A picture story that can exist on its own or on a front page leading to a story inside
Imprint
- Legal information and address of the paper
- Tends to be a larger section where a key members of staff are listed
Centrespread
The two facing middle pages of a newspaper or magazine
Folio
- The top label for the whole page
- Can relate to the areas covered on that page
Page furniture
Everything on the page except for the pictures and bodytext
Cut-off
The full column depth of a page, including the margins
Banner
A large type of headline running across a newspaper page
Leader
The opinion column expressing the newspaper’s view
Scoop
An exclusive story obtained by a newspaper to the exclusion of its competitors
Strap
Subsidiary smaller headline placed over a main headline
Logo
A graphic mark, emblem or symbol used to aid and promote public identification and recognition
Jumpline
Line telling the reader where the story is continued
Teaser
Text and/or visuals that highlight articles inside the newspaper
Plug
Appears on the cover of a magazine or newspaper and gives succinct information about an article or feature within the issue
Plug
Appears on the cover of a magazine or newspaper and gives succinct information about an article or feature within the issue
Supplement
Consists of material other than news and usually including pictures, comic strips, and light often sensational reading matter
