Understanding News Articles

This video tutorial introduces the concept of news as a textual genre, highlighting its importance in providing information across various platforms such as social media, television, and radio. It explores different types of news media, including print, television, online, and radio journalism. The tutorial also discusses the process of news reporting, focusing on crafting effective headlines. Finally, it provides a detailed analysis of a newspaper cover, explaining the significance of different elements like the title, edition number, and main headlines.

What is the primary purpose of a news article?

• To inform

• To advertise

• To entertain

• To persuade

Which of the following is NOT a type of news media mentioned in the video?

• Radio

• Billboards

• Television

• Social Media

What is a telejournal?

• A printed newspaper

• A radio news broadcast

• An online news site

• A television news broadcast

What type of news media is considered the most recent and modern?

• Printed newspapers

• Television news

• Online news

• Radio news

What key questions should a journalist answer in a news article?

• Who, What, When, Where, Why, How

• Who, What, When, Where, How

• Who, What, When, How, Why

• Who, What, When, Where, Why

What is a headline in a news article?

• A subheading within the article

• A brief summary of the article

• The name of the newspaper

• The main title of the article

Where is the main headline usually located in a newspaper?

• On the last page

• On the first page

• In the middle of the newspaper

• On the editorial page

What color was used to highlight the main headline in the sample newspaper cover?

• Red

• Blue

• Yellow

• Green

What was the main headline in the sample newspaper cover?

• New Vaccine Released

• Economic Crisis Looms

• False News on the Internet

• Sports Team Wins Championship

What is the purpose of analyzing a newspaper cover?

• To find errors in the newspaper

• To compare different newspapers

• To learn about the history of newspapers

• To understand the layout and importance of headlines