Journalism Terms Review Semester 1

... voice could make a wolverine purr and suits so fine they made Sinatra look like a hobo.

Element of news that refers to the importance of an event.

Short article that expresses the opinions on a topic.

"There were horses, and a man on fire and I killed a guy with a trident.”

All the words that will be set in print

Line of copy that identifies the writer of a story

Which Anchorman character said this: “I immediately regret this decision.” 

Story that causes a reader to feel emotions like sorrow, pity or amazement.

An overused or trite expression

Story about a coming event.

Restriction or suppression of material by an authority.

The approach a reporter takes to a story.

A quotation intended to support the lead in a story.

Novice reporter assigned to pick up brief items or do weekly checks with sources for news.

The ability to inspire belief and trust.

Short account of an interesting, powerful or humorous event.

Element of news that involves tension, surprise and suspense.

Area or source of news that's regularly covered by a specific reporter.

Libel defense protects journalist's expressed opinion of public figures, movies, songs, etc

To make changes to copy that improves it.

Having events written in the order in which they occur.

The citing of the precise source of information.

Method of obtaining many ideas in a short amount of time

Characteristics that define whether something is newsworthy or not.

System of moral principles

"I’ll have a Manhattan. And kick the vermouth to the side with a pair of steel-toed boots.”

Exact words of a speaker.