News Value Quiz

Match the correct news value to the following definition:

News that is happening now, or at least recently

• Proximity

• Conflict

• Prominence/Celebrity

• Timeliness/Immediacy

Match the correct news value with the following definition:

News that relates to a story that includes high-profile individuals

• Celebrity

• Human Interest

• Consequence

• Novelty

Match the correct news value to the following definition:

A news value that focuses on a story that is unusual or highly interesting

• Human Interest

• "Who Cares" Method

• Novelty

• Proximity

What is the role of a source in media?

• To provide entertainment

• To supply information or content

• To advertise products

• To listen to the audience

Which of the following is a goal of media?

• To confuse the audience

• To inform, persuade, and entertain

• To ignore the audience

• To focus only on negative news

An objective statement in media is:

• Influenced by personal feelings

• Based on facts and unbiased

• Always about politics

• Always entertaining

What is the main purpose of local media?

• To inform people about global news

• To entertain with worldwide movies

• To inform people about local news and events

• To persuade people to buy products from other countries

A subjective statement in media is:

• Based on facts only

• Influenced by personal feelings or opinions

• Always true

• Never biased

What is it called when you put your own opinions in an article?

• Verifying

• Editorializing

Match the correct news value to the following definition:

This news value deals with the emotional qualities of a story.

• Proximity

• Novelty

• Human Interest

• Novelty