terms
the structured sequence of causally related events that make up a story,
plot
Olympia
Who invented the telephone?
Alexander Graham Bell
this type of journalism is shown on television and streamed on radio
broadcast
This is the most basic form of sports writing, very short and limits info to highlights and winners/losers
straight game lead
Who is the Cardinals lead off hitter?
JJ Wetherholt
location, social context, and time period that a story takes place in
setting
Vesuvius
Who won the NL player of the month in baseball last month
Ildemaro Vargas
She was tired.
direct characterization
a recurring piece in a newspaper or blog
column
What color green is associated with the Philidelphia Eagles alternate (throwback) unis
Kelly green
attitude an author has towards a subject
tone
This WWE wrestler cannot be seen
John Cena
Who is the assistant to the regional manager on NBC's hit show, The Office?
Dwight Shrute
a short, personal, or amusing story, often based on real incidents, used to illustrate a point, reveal character, or evoke emotion
anecdote
season preview or wrap up
Who is the Cardinals closer right now
Riley O'Brien
the use of objects, characters, colors, or motifs to represent abstract ideas, emotions, or deeper meanings beyond their literal sense.
symbolism
What band sings "Stairway to Heaven?"
Led Zepplin
What town is Phil, the season predicting groundhog from?
Puxatowny (IDK how to spell it)
She walked in, head down, eyes sagging half to the floor, hair a tangled mess. She said no words before laying her head down and falling asleep.
Indirect characterization
profile
This team boasts one of the worst records in the MLB at 14-22. They are a national league team.
the Mets
the central struggle between opposing forces that drives a narrative forward, creates tension, and defines character motivations
conflict
Name Lewis and Clark's first names
Meriwether and William
Who wrote the book, "Crime and Punishment?"
Fyodor Dostevevseveeveevetvevevevesky
a specialized form of journalism or creative nonfiction that reports on, analyzes, and interprets sporting events, athletes, and industry-related issues.
sports writing
the most in depth piece of sports writing, offering a unique angle and inside look into specific players, issues, or the world of sports
feature story
This player is leading the NHL playoffs in points right now with 11
Kirill Kaprizov