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What word best describes the action of Ali using online resources during the quiz?
What word best describes the action of Ali using online resources during the quiz?
- legal
- lawful
- permissible
- unlawful (correct)
Which option is a synonym for 'tabloid' as it relates to sensational stories?
Which option is a synonym for 'tabloid' as it relates to sensational stories?
- newsletter
- journal
- gossip magazine (correct)
- literature
What is the primary purpose of an apprenticeship?
What is the primary purpose of an apprenticeship?
- to receive a scholarship
- to gain professional experience (correct)
- to become a volunteer
- to build a personal brand
Which of the following terms is an antonym for 'responsibility'?
Which of the following terms is an antonym for 'responsibility'?
Which term refers to the opposite of 'self-care'?
Which term refers to the opposite of 'self-care'?
What does it mean to restate something?
What does it mean to restate something?
Which type of bias focuses on information that supports only one side of an argument?
Which type of bias focuses on information that supports only one side of an argument?
What is likely to be the emotional state of someone under a lot of stress?
What is likely to be the emotional state of someone under a lot of stress?
What type of check-ups does a doctor typically recommend?
What type of check-ups does a doctor typically recommend?
Which word best describes the action of leaving a strong effect on someone?
Which word best describes the action of leaving a strong effect on someone?
What is meant by 'objective' opinions?
What is meant by 'objective' opinions?
In which situation might someone feel anxious?
In which situation might someone feel anxious?
What is a synonym for 'serious'?
What is a synonym for 'serious'?
What does the term 'omission' refer to in a sentence?
What does the term 'omission' refer to in a sentence?
What does it mean when something is said to be 'available'?
What does it mean when something is said to be 'available'?
What type of newspaper is characterized by small pages and short articles with many pictures?
What type of newspaper is characterized by small pages and short articles with many pictures?
Which term describes a formal act that causes harm to public property?
Which term describes a formal act that causes harm to public property?
What is the term for individuals who illegally copy or distribute copyrighted material?
What is the term for individuals who illegally copy or distribute copyrighted material?
Which term is used for a person found guilty of a crime?
Which term is used for a person found guilty of a crime?
What does it mean to behave in a dishonest way to achieve personal gain?
What does it mean to behave in a dishonest way to achieve personal gain?
What is the term for a serious injury or loss of life resulting from an accident?
What is the term for a serious injury or loss of life resulting from an accident?
Which word describes being extremely surprised or disturbed?
Which word describes being extremely surprised or disturbed?
What does it mean if a person is described as 'nosy'?
What does it mean if a person is described as 'nosy'?
What is meant by being 'lawful' in terms of actions?
What is meant by being 'lawful' in terms of actions?
What does 'compensated' mean in the context of victims?
What does 'compensated' mean in the context of victims?
Which term refers to the act of publishing written works?
Which term refers to the act of publishing written works?
What does it mean when something is 'illegal'?
What does it mean when something is 'illegal'?
What does 'highlighted' signify in the context of a report?
What does 'highlighted' signify in the context of a report?
What is the process of 'obtaining' something?
What is the process of 'obtaining' something?
How is 'violating' understood in the context of laws?
How is 'violating' understood in the context of laws?
Study Notes
Newspaper Vocabulary
- Tabloid: A small-format newspaper with short articles, lots of pictures, and often sensationalized news
- Broadsheet: A large-format newspaper with long articles and more in-depth news coverage
- Compensation: Payment given to someone for a loss or injury
Crime and Criminal Activity
- Convict: A person officially found guilty of a crime
- Piracy: The act of illegally copying and distributing copyrighted material, often books, music, or software
- Offence: An illegal act or crime
Law and Legal Processes
- Lawful: Permitted by law, legal
- Illegal: Not permitted by law, against the law
- Convict: A person who has been found guilty of a crime
- Criminal: Relating to crime or criminals
Media and News
- Bias: Prejudice or favoritism towards a particular viewpoint
- Highlight: To emphasize or draw attention to something
- Tabloid: A newspaper that often focuses on sensationalized news, celebrities, and gossip
- Stereotype: A widely held, oversimplified, and often inaccurate belief about a particular group of people
- Obtain: To get or acquire something
Other Vocabulary
- Shocked: Surprised and startled
- Stated: Said or declared
- Apprenticeship: A period of training in a skilled trade
- Nosy: Excessively curious or inquisitive
- Grumpy: Bad-tempered and miserable
- Noisy: Making a lot of noise, often disturbingly loud
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Test your knowledge of essential newspaper vocabulary and key terms related to crime and legal processes. This quiz covers everything from tabloid terms to legal definitions, helping you understand the language used in media and law. Perfect for students and those interested in media literacy and criminal justice.
