Unit 3 Lesson 3: Multiple Accounts

Question 1

lede

Answer 1

the introductory section of a news article

Question 2

perspective

Answer 2

the opinion or viewpoint conveyed by an author

Question 3

print media

Answer 3

forms of printed communication such as newspapers and magazines

Question 4

visual media

Answer 4

forms of pictorial communication such as photographs and videos

Question 5

Traditionally, a lede features the 5Ws:

Answer 5

who, what, when, where, why (and sometimes how).

Question 6

What does the lede do

Answer 6

In that way, the lede summarizes the story quickly and may set the scene for what is to come, making the reader want to read on.

Question 7

What is the purpose of lede

Answer 7

Most news articles open with a lede, an introductory sentence or paragraph designed to interest the reader in the topic of the article.

Question 8

Do vedio news stories include ledes

Answer 8

Video news stories like those we view on local television also feature ledes. In a quick sentence or two, the reporter summarizes the central ideas in the story, accompanying the voice-over with video that illustrates the words.

Question 9

How does print media work

Answer 9

Print media use words to convey a message, although they may also include examples of visual media, such as photographs or graphics.

Question 10

How does visual media work

Answer 10

Visual media, such as video or television, use pictures to convey a message, adding audio components where appropriate.

Question 11

Print media VS visual media on how tone is used

Answer 11

In print media, the reader is affected mainly by word choice, but in visual media, the tone is set not only with words but also with choices of pictures, video, and sound effects.

Question 12

How does an author establish tone

Answer 12

The author establishes a tone by choosing words that reflect the author’s point of view about the topic.