Newspapers Media Language

Which of these is the definition of a headline?

• An extract from a story enlarged and placed in the text.

• The prominent news story which is often on the front page

• Words which introduce a story. Often in large text and may include language techniques.

• A banner which runs across the top of the front page.

Which of these is the definition of a masthead?

• A smaller headline placed below the main headline.

• The name of the paper and choice of typography.

• A block of text that introduces a story.

• The prominent news story which is often on the front page.

Which of these is the purpose of the masthead?

• To signify the ethos and values of the newspaper.

• To focus the reader on a key element of the story

• To suggest the story is exclusive to the newspaper.

• To break up the front page and attract the readers' eyes.

Which of these is the definition of a splash?

• A picture story that exists on its own.

• Aline of words in large letters.

• The name of the newspaper.

• The prominent news story, which is often on the front cover.

Which of these is the main purpose of the plug/puff?

• To focus the reader on a key element of the story.

• To broaden the target audience by suggesting additional content in the paper. The focus may be on arts or entertainment.

• Provides more information about the lead story

• To draw attention to the storu.

Which of these is the definition of a strapline?

• A smaller headline placed below the main headline.

• An extract from a story enlarged and placed in the text.

• A picture story that exists on its own.

• The prominent news story which is often on the front page.

Which of these is the purpose of a standalone?

• To signify the ethos and values of the paper.

• To focus the reader on a key element of the story.

• Provides more information about the story.

• Used by broadsheets to break up the front page and attract the readers' eyes

Which newspapers do your set texts come from?

• The Times and The Daily Mirror

• The Daily Mail and The Times

• The Telegraph and The Daily Mirror

• The Guardian and The Sun

What is the definition of a pull quote?

• A picture story that exists on it's own.

• A block of text that introduces the story.

• A smaller headline placed below the main headline

• An extract from the story enlarged and placed in the text.

Which of these is the purpose of a standfirst?

• To signify the ethos and values of the newspaper.

• To draw attention to the story and give a brief introduction to the key elements - often the 5 Ws.

• To suggest the story is exclusive to the newspaper.

• To broaden the target audience by offering additional content, often linked to the arts or entertainment.