journalism vocab list 5

What is the definition of "Impact"?

• The quality of being important

• The force of impression of one thing on another

• A quality that attracts attention

• Something new or unusual

Which term refers to being appropriate or adapted to the times or the occasion?

• Prominence

• Novelty

• Timeliness

• Relevance

What does "Prominence" mean?

• The quality, state, or fact of being important or conspicuous

• Internal or external struggle, fight, battle, or war

• A quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something

• The quality or state of being very near

What is the meaning of "Proximity"?

• The quality of being important

• The quality or state of being very near

• An odd person, thing, event, or trait

• Interesting enough to the general public to warrant reporting

Which term describes an odd person, thing, event, or trait?

• Conflict

• Oddity

• Human Interest

• Attribute

What does "Conflict" refer to?

• A quality that attracts attention

• The quality of being important

• Internal or external struggle, fight, battle, or war

• Something new or unusual

Which term is defined as a quality that attracts attention because it involves the experiences of real people?

• Newsworthy

• Human Interest

• Relevance

• Significance

What does "Newsworthy" mean?

• Interesting enough to the general public to warrant reporting

• The quality of being important

• A quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something

• Practical and especially social applicability

What is the definition of "Attribute"?

• The quality or state of being very near

• A quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something

• The force of impression of one thing on another

• Appropriate or adapted to the times or the occasion

Which term refers to practical and especially social applicability?

• Novelty

• Relevance

• Prominence

• Oddity