Newspaper Parts Identification Quiz

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What type of newspaper feature corrects an error introduced during the publishing process?

  • Editorial Cartoon
  • Pull-quote
  • Corrigendum
  • Erratum (correct)

What is the purpose of a pull-quote?

  • To correct errors in the text
  • To divide the newspaper into sections
  • To provide a brief, attention-catching quotation (correct)
  • To present the opinions of the editorial board

What is the term for the horizontal divisions of a newspaper?

  • Columns (correct)
  • Sections
  • Units
  • Folds

What type of correction corrects an error made by the author?

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What is the term for the imaginary horizontal lines that divide the paper equally into two?

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What is the primary function of the folio in a newspaper?

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What is the term for a headline that runs across the entire page?

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What is the purpose of a kicker in a newspaper?

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What is the term for the engraved or printed name or logo of a newspaper?

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What is the term for a headline that is written in the boldest and biggest font?

<p>Banner Head (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a headline written beneath the main headline and is smaller than the main headline?

<p>Strapline/Reverse Shoulder (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a short story related to the main story and run adjacent to it?

<p>Sidebar (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the name or pseudonym of the reporter who prepared the news?

<p>Byline (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a front-page box that lists the important stories run on inside pages?

<p>Teaser/Window (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for an art form where words are used with charts, illustrations, graphs or photographs to tell a news story?

<p>Infographic (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a line given as a pay of respect to the source of the story or illustration printed?

<p>Credit Line (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the article that represents the newspaper’s opinion?

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Flashcards

Erratum

A newspaper feature that corrects errors introduced during publishing.

Pull-quote

A brief, attention-catching quotation extracted from the main text.

Columns

The vertical divisions that organize content on a newspaper page.

Corrigendum

A correction of an error made by the author, not during publishing.

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Folds

Imaginary lines dividing the newspaper into halves.

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Folio

Publication information, including date and page number.

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Streamer

A headline that stretches across the entire width of the page.

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Kicker

A tagline above the main headline, providing context.

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Flag/Nameplate

The engraved or printed name/logo of the newspaper.

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Banner Head

A headline in the largest and boldest font size.

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Strapline/Reverse Shoulder

A smaller headline beneath the main headline.

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Sidebar

A short, related story accompanying the main article.

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Byline

The name of the reporter who wrote the story.

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Teaser/Window

A front-page box listing important stories inside.

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Infographic

Visual representation of data and information, using charts, illustrations, etc.

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Credit Line

Acknowledges the source of the story or illustration.

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Editorial/Leader

An article representing the newspaper's opinion.

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