Journalism Jargon
A heading at the top of an article or page in a newspaper
What is a headline
Wrote, directed, and starred in the most famous boxing movies of all-time.
Who is Sylvester Stallone?
Which NBC sitcom was set in the fictional town of Pawnee, Indiana and starred Amy Poehler as a mid-level bureaucrat in the Parks and Recreation Department?
What is Parks and Recreation?
This fast food chain is known for its famous tagline "We have the Meats!"
What is Arby's?
"Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get."
What is Forest Gump?
The first sentence of a hard-news story; a succinct summary of the story's main point.
What is a lede?
The pioneer of the modern blockbuster, he is the most commercially successful director of all time.
Who is Steven Spielburg?
What was the name of the character played by Bryan Cranston in the hit AMC drama "Breaking Bad"?
Who is Walter White?
Love is what makes this auto manufacturers car.
What is Subaru
"You're killing me smalls!"
What is The Sandlot?
A reference to the content of a news article
What is copy?
This filmmaker originally wanted to be a priest and directed The Wolf on Wallstreet.
Who is Martin Scorsese
Which HBO drama, based on a series of novels by George R.R. Martin, aired its final episode in 2019?
What is Game of Thrones
This razor brand's commercial tagline was "The Best a Man Can Get"?
What is Gillette?
"You can't handle the truth!"
What is A Few Good Men?
A particular area or topic that a reporter covers.
What is a Beat?
His films are characterized by stylized violence, extended dialogue including the pervasive use of profanity and references to popular culture.
Who is Quentin Tarantino?
The most watched Netflix TV Show of all time in hours watched.
What is Squid Game
This automaker's ad campaign from the 1960s featured the slogan "The Unforgettable Ride"?
What is Volkswagen?
"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."
What is Ferris Bueller's Day Off?
A metaphor used by journalists and other writers to illustrate how information should be prioritized and structured in prose.
What is an Inverted Pyramid?
The winner of four Best Director Oscars?
Who is John Ford?
This 90's sitcom's star is running for Congress in the state of California.
What is Boy Meets World?
This candy bar was advertised with the tagline "Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don't"?
What is Almond Joy?
"I'm gonna see about a girl."
What is Good Will Hunting?