Copy vocabulary
More Copy Vocabulary
Hodge Podge
100
A conversation between a reporter and a source.
What is "interview"?
100
A direct statement a reporter obtains through an interview.
What is a "quotation"?
100
This is a camera angle that isolates a center of interest with the background of sky or ceiling.
What is "worm's-eye view"?
200
The main story on a yearbook spread.
What is "Copy"?
200
The person a reporter interviews.
What is "source"?
200
This is a rule that makes photograph more visually exciting.
What is "rule of thirds"?
300
A writer's specific focus on a broader topic.
What is "Angle"?
300
What is identification of the person who said the words being quoted?
What is "attribution"?
300
This begins in present tense, with the following sentence going to past tense.
What is "caption"?
400
A list of guidelines a writer uses to maintain consistent punctuation and capitalization.
What is "Style Sheet?"
400
A smaller headline that accompanies the main headline and provides specific, detailed information.
What is "secondary headline"?
400
This type of copy may describe a scene, discuss team traditions, a coach's approach to team-building, and/or focus on a game that stood out for players.
What is Sports copy? (or story)
500
When a reporter provides his or her opinion to the reader. (The reporter should remain objective).
What is "editorializing"?
500
A few sentences that identify the who, what , when, why and how of a picture.
What is "caption"?
500
A special human interest story that is not closely tied with a news event.
What is "feature story"?
M
e
n
u