Journalism Vocab 1
Journalism Vocab 2
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History of the Printing Press and Newspaper
Grab Bag
100
Newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent or important events
News
100
Large type running above or beside a story to summarize its content
Headline
100
The exclusive legal right, given to the originator of a piece of work, to print, publish, perform, film, or record material
Copyright
100
Who invented the printing press?
Johann Gutenberg
100
What is hard news? Also, provide an example.
Straight facts, has a real-world impact on audience (example "The President voted to raise taxes).
200
A one on one conversation in which questions are asked and answered
Interview
200
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair
Bias
200
A message to persuade consumers to purchase a particular product or service
Advertising
200
In what year was the printing press invented?
1450
200
What is feature news? Also, provide an example.
News that focuses less on straight facts and leans toward a more entertaining side. (example "Shaun White attended a local girl's prom")
300
Visual reporting of the news
Photojournalism
300
Process of collecting, writing, editing, and publishing news
Journalism
300
A brief description accompanying an illustration
Caption
300
How were news stories shared before people began writing stories down? How did they remember stories?
Word of mouth, rhyming
300
List the five freedoms protected by the First Amendment
Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, petition
400
Information that is close to the way the news source said it, but not exactly. Quotation marks are not used
Indirect Quotation
400
Uses shocking pictures and headlines to grab a reader’s attention
Yellow Journalism
400
News that is published by electrical methods
Broadcast Journalism
400
What two groups of people (primarily) were able to read before the invention of the printing press? Why did literacy rates increase after the invention of the printing press?
Wealthy, religious leaders were able to read. More books were being produced, so the price of books went down. More people could now afford books and practice reading.
400
Briefly describe each freedom protected by the First Amendment.
Speech - Freedom of expression, voice your opinion Press - The government cannot control what is printed in newspapers, magazines and books, broadcast on TV or radio or offered online Religion - Freedom to worship, practice religion how you want to practice Assembly - Citizens can come together in public and private gatherings. Petition - citizens can ask for changes in the government.
500
Making a false or damaging statement about somebody
Libel
500
The exact words that a news source uses in giving information
Direct Quotation
500
Ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty
Fairness
500
What impact did the printing press have on the modern world?
Literacy rates increased, people spread ideas, and books became cheaper.
500
John is returning home from spring break. His friends decide it would be really funny if John yelled "BOMB!" at the airport while the group waited for their luggage. People begin pushing one another in a panic. A few people are knocked to the floor and hurt. Is John's speech protected by the first amendment? Explain.
No, his expression of speech incited panic, which led to the injuries of a few people.
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