10 Questions
What type of news typically appears on the front page of a newspaper?
General news
Where are the views and opinions of the editor or publisher usually found in a newspaper?
Editorial page
What type of information can be found in the Business & Finance section of a newspaper?
Information on banking and foreign exchange rates
What do newspapers typically use extensively in their articles?
Photographs
What does the term 'banner headline' refer to in a newspaper context?
Headlines printed in bold letters
What element of a newspaper briefly gives the most important information?
Lead
Which element of a newspaper typically appears at the beginning of an article?
Byline
What does the headline of a newspaper article usually do?
Sums up the story
Which element of a newspaper gives additional information and is divided into small paragraphs?
Body
What does the dateline in a newspaper article include?
The name of the place where the story originated and the date it was written
Study Notes
Newspaper Structure
- Newspapers can be published daily, weekly, biweekly, or on weekends
- Newspapers make extensive use of photographs
- Advertisements are included throughout the paper, including full-page and special insert ads
Front Page
- The most important news events typically appear on the front page of the first section
- The title of the news is printed in big, bold letters called a “banner headline”
News Sections
- General News: local and international news, usually on the front page
- Local and Foreign News Section: news from towns and cities nationally and abroad
- Editorial Page: articles expressing the views of the editor or publisher on certain issues or events
- Sports Page: news on sports events, local and international
- Classified Ads: ads categorized under “Help”, “Wanted”, “For Lease/For Sale”, and “Wanted To Buy”
- Business & Finance: news for businessmen, including banking, foreign exchange rates, imports, exports, and commodity prices
- Entertainment: news on movies, radio, television, and other entertainment activities
- Home & Culture: information on budgeting, food preparation, house improvement, etc.
- Society Page: news on important people celebrating special events
- Travel & Tourism: guide to travel, scenic vacation spots, and activities
- Announcements & Obituary Page: information on religious sections and recent deaths with burial details
Elements of a Newspaper
- Name of the Newspaper
- Section
- Headline: summarizes the story or article, in a larger font and often in bold
- Drophead: secondary headline providing additional information about the story
- Byline: author of the article, appearing at the beginning
- Dateline: includes the name of the place from where the story originated and the date written, in bold letters
- Lead: briefly gives the most important information
- Body: supplies additional information, divided into small paragraphs
Test your knowledge on newspaper articles and general news with this quiz. Learn about the features of newspapers, such as authorship, publication frequency, use of photographs, advertisements, and front page news events.
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