Copy Vocabulary

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Angle

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A writer’s specific focus on a broader topic.

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Attribution

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Identification of the person who said the words being quoted. Crediting a quotation to its source.

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Caption

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A few sentences that identify the who, what, where, why, and how of a picture. It might also tell what happened before or after the picture was taken.

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Copy

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The main story on a yearbook spread.

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Editorializing

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When a reporter provides their opinion to the reader. The reporter should remain objective and allow readers to form their own opinions.

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Headline

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A line of large type used to tell the reader what is to follow. It introduces the topic and serves as a main visual point of interest.

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Interview

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A conversation between a reporter and a source to obtain information and quotations for a piece of copy.

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Lead

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An attention-grabbing introduction that sets the tone for the story.

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Quotation

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A direct statement obtained through an interview, included word-for-word in copy with attribution.

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Secondary Headline

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A smaller headline accompanying the main headline, providing specific, detailed information.