Comparison of Newspaper and Online Media

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What does 'currency' mean in the context of news reporting?

  • The novelty of a news event
  • The physical money in circulation
  • The importance of a current event being reported on the same day (correct)
  • The exchange rate between different currencies

What is the primary method used by journalists to update their stories quickly in today's media environment?

  • Social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram (correct)
  • Printed newspapers
  • Television broadcasts
  • Radio news broadcasts

Why do newspapers still possess an edge over electronic media despite being a day late in reporting news?

  • Newspapers have a wider global reach
  • Newspapers are more cost-effective for advertisers
  • Newspapers can provide more in-depth analysis and context (correct)
  • Newspapers have better visual appeal than electronic media

Why did some media forecasters think that newspapers would soon perish with the discovery of television?

<p>Television can broadcast news more quickly than newspapers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the layman's understanding of news?

<p>News is about unusual events such as a man biting a dog (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Leon Sigal, what is news?

<p>News is about what someone says has happened or will happen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'proximity' refer to in news values?

<p>Proximity refers to the spatial distance and cultural closeness of an event (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does William Metz say about defining news?

<p>News is difficult to define because it is a process, not an object (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one advantage of newspaper articles over electronic broadcasts?

<p>They are more elaborate and detailed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do people still read printed newspapers despite the availability of online newspapers?

<p>Printed newspapers are cheaper to access (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor has contributed to the survival of printed newspapers despite the Internet's influence?

<p>Cheaper access and the ability to re-read without extra cost (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the impact of a newspaper measured according to the text?

<p>By the number of people involved (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do aircraft crashes receive vast media coverage?

<p>Due to the high number of people involved (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of conflicts are considered a source of news?

<p>Conflicts between human and nature (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do notable or prominent individuals receive media publicity?

<p>Due to their high social status (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are news events sometimes dramatized and personalized?

<p>By seeking out the persons involved in the event (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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