News Reporting Fundamentals
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What is the primary purpose of a headline in a newspaper story?

  • To provide background information about the topic
  • To attract the reader's attention and persuade them to read the full story (correct)
  • To summarize the entire story
  • To provide a detailed analysis of the story
  • What is the main difference between hard news and soft news?

  • Hard news is about politics, while soft news is about entertainment
  • Hard news has a bigger impact on society, while soft news has less impact (correct)
  • Hard news is about human interest stories, while soft news is about factual stories
  • Hard news is always about natural calamities, while soft news is about sports
  • What type of news stories are typically classified as hard news?

  • Human interest stories and entertainment news
  • Politics, crime, economics, and international affairs (correct)
  • Fashion news and lifestyle stories
  • Sports news and celebrity news
  • Why are some news stories labeled as 'soft'?

    <p>Because they are not serious or have less impact on society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a headline ideally be?

    <p>Short and attention-grabbing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of hard news stories?

    <p>They are factual and have an impact on society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of a headline in a news story?

    <p>To summarize the news story in as few words as possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do journalists use puns, rhymes, and other literary devices in headlines?

    <p>To grab the attention of the reader</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of typography in print media?

    <p>It is extremely important to make words come to life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a commonly used font in newspapers?

    <p>Comic Sans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main consideration when choosing a font for newspaper headlines?

    <p>Readability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the size of fonts in a newspaper variable?

    <p>To differentiate between various components of the newspaper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the oldest and widespread forms of advertising different brands, products, and services?

    <p>Newspaper advertising</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of design according to the text?

    <p>To serve a function, solve a problem, or both</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does balance in design refer to?

    <p>The arrangement of elements to create an impression of equality in weight or importance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What interacts with design on a daily basis?

    <p>Human beings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one thing that beauty in design can do?

    <p>Retain some attention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many principles of design are highlighted in the text?

    <p>7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the repetition principle in design?

    <p>To unify a project and reinforce an idea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to be cautious when using the variety principle?

    <p>To overload the design with too many elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the emphasis principle in design?

    <p>To draw attention to the most important information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be used to achieve emphasis in a design?

    <p>Contrast, movement, scale, or balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen if a design has multiple typefaces or colours?

    <p>A chaotic design is created</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is variety important in design?

    <p>To avoid losing the viewer's interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of typography?

    <p>To make written language legible, readable and appealing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a crucial aspect of typography in printed materials?

    <p>To make the text readable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the space between pairs of letters?

    <p>Kerning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main elements of colour?

    <p>Hue, saturation, value, transparency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is typography important in marketing materials?

    <p>To make the text appealing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the process of arranging type?

    <p>Typography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Eye Movement Factors

    • Article placement, article axiality, picture size, picture content, color, fact boxes, drop quotes, information graphics, headline, typography, and briefs are key factors to consider for eye movement.
    • Contrast and position of hard and soft news are also important.

    Types of News

    • Hard news refers to news stories that have a significant impact on society and need to be reported urgently.
    • Examples of hard news include politics, crime, economics, international affairs, natural calamities, and riots.
    • Soft news refers to stories that provide background information about world events, human interest stories, or entertainment news.
    • Examples of soft news include sports news, celebrity news, or human interest stories that deal with emotions.

    Headlines

    • A headline is the main title of a newspaper story usually printed in large letters at the top of a story.
    • The job of a headline is to "tell and sell" and attract the reader's attention.
    • A good headline is short, accurate, and attention-grabbing.

    Principles of Design

    • Design is all around us and serves a function, solves a problem, or both.
    • There are 7 principles of design: balance, repetition, variety, emphasis, movement, scale, and harmony.
    • Balance is the distribution of visual weight in a composition.
    • Repetition is used to reinforce an idea and unify a project.
    • Variety is used to create visual interest and avoid monotony.
    • Emphasis is the importance of elements in a design and the order in which they appear.

    Typography

    • Typography is the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable, and appealing.
    • The arrangement of type involves selecting typefaces, point sizes, line lengths, line-spacing, and letter-spacing.
    • Typography is extremely important in print media and marketing material.
    • The font size for various components of a newspaper is different.
    • The most famous newspaper headline font is Times New Roman.
    • The most used fonts for smaller text are Franklin Gothic and Helvetica.

    Colour

    • Colour is what makes the first impression on a viewer.
    • Implementing colour schemes and elements of typography in the right way can dramatically affect how a viewer feels about a page.
    • The main elements of colour are value, hue, saturation, and transparency.

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