Understanding News Values and Definitions

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What does the acronym 'NEWS' signify according to the content?

New Events, World Stories
Notable Events, Worthy Stories
North, East, West, South (correct)
Notifications, Exposures, World Highlights

News is solely about previously known information.

False (B)

List the six questions that a perfect news item should answer.

When?, Where?, What?, Why?, Who?, How?

An event that affects a large number of people in the community and can be understood by them is defined as __________.

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Match the individuals with their definitions of news:

New-York Herald Tribune = The ebb and flow of human aspiration Lyle Spencer = Timely events of broad interest Mitchell Charnley = Tomorrow's history packaged today Gay Touchman = A mirror of society's concerns Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered news?

Routine daily temperature updates (B) Signup and view all the answers

Controversial events are generally uninteresting to the public.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What determines the newsworthiness of an event according to the content?

Impact, Controversy, Prominence Signup and view all the answers

News should give something __________ to the readers, viewers or listeners.

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Which of the following is a reason why a prominent person's involvement in an event makes it newsworthy?

Prominence attracts public interest. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following elements contributes to the emotional aspect of news?

Human interest stories (A) Signup and view all the answers

Proximity refers to the physical distance of an event from the journalist reporting the news.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of a news story about a significant event?

Its after-effects on the people. Signup and view all the answers

The __________ is a widely used format in journalism where information is arranged in descending order of importance.

Inverted Pyramid Signup and view all the answers

Match the following journalism principles with their descriptions:

Simplicity = Ensuring clarity by avoiding overly complex sentences Objectivity = Writing based strictly on facts and expert opinions Precision = Using words according to their original meanings Fairness = Covering both sides of a story equally Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of emotion in news reporting?

It enhances reader engagement. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Education-focused news items are typically devoid of practical guidance for job opportunities.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'prominence' refer to in the context of news?

The significance of people and places in news stories. Signup and view all the answers

News is considered highly __________, meaning it must be reported immediately.

perishable Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a hallmark of journalistic writing?

Personal opinions (A) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is News?

Any event, idea, or opinion that is timely, interests and affects a large group, and can be understood by them.

What is a news report?

A report on recent happenings in newspapers, television, radio, or the internet.

What makes news 'new'?

Something that was previously unknown, often within the past 24 hours, that is of wide interest and sparks curiosity.

What makes news 'interesting'?

A change from the usual course of events, something unexpected or an unusual interpretation of events.