Newspaper Terminology Practice #1

What is a byline in a newspaper?

• A recurring opinion-based article

• A line indicating who wrote the story

• The first page of the newspaper

• The design and position of stories

Which section of the newspaper contains stories related to business?

• Sports Section

• Entertainment Section

• Business Section

• Local Section

What is the purpose of a caption in a newspaper?

• To provide a brief description under a photo

• To summarize the entire newspaper

• To list the newspaper's sections

• To indicate the publication date

What does the term "dateline" refer to in a newspaper?

• The first sentence of a story

• A line of text that states where the story was written

• The top of the newspaper

• A continuation line for a story

What is an editorial in a newspaper?

• A section for sports news

• A recurring opinion-based article

• An article presenting opinions of the newspaper

• A brief description under a photo

Which section of the newspaper contains stories related to entertainment?

• Business Section

• Sports Section

• Local Section

• Entertainment Section

What is the front page of a newspaper known for?

• Containing the least relevant stories

• Containing the most timely and newsworthy stories

• Listing all the newspaper sections

• Providing a detailed weather report

What is a headline in a newspaper?

• A continuation line for a story

• The first sentence of a story

• Text in large type that summarizes a story

• The design and position of stories

What is a jumpline in a newspaper?

• The first page of the newspaper

• A line indicating who wrote the story

• A continuation line directing readers to another page

• A section for local news

What does the masthead of a newspaper typically contain?

• The newspaper's sports section

• The newspaper's name, publisher, and date

• A brief description under a photo

• The first sentence of a story