Basic Journalism Terms Quiz

What is the opening paragraph of a news story that summarizes the most important information called?

• Feature

• Editorial

• Lead (Lede)

• Headline

Which term refers to an article that expresses the opinions of the newspaper's editorial board?

• Quote

• Feature

• Source

• Editorial

What is the journalistic style of writing that presents the most important information first?

• Inverted Pyramid

• Broadcast Journalism

• Photojournalism

• Citizen Journalism

Which term describes news reporting done through television or radio?

• Investigative Journalism

• Broadcast Journalism

• Citizen Journalism

• Photojournalism

What is the practice of telling news stories through photographs called?

• Broadcast Journalism

• Feature

• Photojournalism

• Editorial