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

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 __________.

news Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Controversial events are generally uninteresting to the public.

False 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. Signup and view all the answers

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

Human interest stories Signup and view all the answers

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

False 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. Signup and view all the answers

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

False 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 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

What Makes News?

News is a report on recent events published in newspapers, television, radio, or online.
News is something that wasn't known before.
News is a development that happened within the last 24 hours, is widely interesting, and generates curiosity.
News is comprised of new happenings in the news-making events of a particular culture.

Defining News

News is described as the ebb and flow of human aspirations, ignominy, and glory reflecting human courage and cruelty.
News is any event, idea, or opinion that is timely, interests many, and is understandable.
News is tomorrow's history packaged in today's format.
News mirrors society's concerns and interests.
News is a deviation from the typical flow of events, and an interpretation of the expected.

News Values

Impact: Significant events affecting many people, like natural disasters.
Controversy: Conflicts, arguments, and tension attract attention.
Prominence: Involvement of important people. Ordinary occurrences are not news.
Currency: News focuses on current events.
Emotion: Stories involving human interest are newsworthy.
Educational Value: News related to education, jobs, and opportunities can educate the public.

Attributes of News

Timeliness: News needs to be reported as quickly as possible.
Proximity: News is more interesting if it relates to the area the reader is in.
Prominence: Important individuals and places are newsworthy.
Significance: Events affecting many people are important news.

Elements of Journalistic Writing

Simplicity and Brevity: Concise and accurate writing.
Precision: Using words with their proper and original meanings.
Objectivity and Factuality: No personal opinions; relying on verifiable facts.
Fairness and Balance: Addressing both sides of a story.
Inverted Pyramid: Arranging information in descending order of importance, with crucial details first.

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Explore the fundamental concepts of news through this quiz that delves into its definitions, values, and characteristics. Learn what makes news significant and how it reflects society's interests and concerns. Test your knowledge on the essential components that differentiate news from ordinary information.