News Vocabulary Crossword

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Across
4. Space in a publication sold to other businesses; display ads usually contain headlines, illustrations, copy, a call for action and information to identify the business
7. Refers to the justification of text at its margins; left, right, centered, justified
10. A block of text on a single topic beginning with some form of a lead followed by the body that contains quotations and transitions
17. The name of the paper that usually appears at the top of page one
19. A specific area assigned to a reporter for regular coverage
20. The portion of a page with nothing on it used to draw a viewer into the other elements on the page
22. A smaller headline set under the main headline that is approximately the same length as the main headline
23. An element of news that includes people or events with which the audience can identify; stories that are just interesting
25. A statement made by another person included in a published story.
26. A style of writing most commonly applied to news stories in which the most important facts appear early in the story and less important facts later in the story
27. The largest photograph on a layout
29. A short (one or two word) statement at the beginning of a caption that serves to grab the reader's attention
30. Two facing pages that are designed as one unit
31. A form of headline consisting of a few very large words over a smaller subheadline
32. Information delivered about an event shortly after it has occurred
33. Spoken defamation; damaging false statements against another person or institution that are spoken
35. A form of editorial written to comment on a play, movie, piece of music or some other creative work
36. A type of story which serves to express an opinion and encourage the reader to take some action
Down
1. The portion of the layout which explains what is happening in a photograph. Also called cutlines. Often includes a photo credit.
2. A story written with some interpretation that goes beyond just reporting the facts
3. The portion of the story which helps the reader move from one point to the next: helps a story flow, adds information, and explains other items in the story
5. An extension at the end of certain letters which make the type easier to read at text sizes
6. A statement that can be proven. Not an opinion
8. Adjusting the appearance of text to follow the shape of a graphic
9. The use of lines, screens, boxes, large initial letters etc. to enhance a design by breaking up areas
10. Type with no extension at the letters which is easier to read at large sizes
11. Indicates who wrote the story; often includes the writer's title
12. A vertical division of layout which aids in giving structure to a page
13. A system of layout in which the page is divided into small units which are filled in
14. The essentials of any story: who, what, when, where, why, and how (Hint: _ _ _ and _)
15. A statement which cannot be proven.
16. Person who researches and generally writes stories assigned by editors
18. Written defamation; damaging false statements against another person or institution that are in writing or are spoken from a written script
19. Type which appears darker than surrounding type of the same family; used for emphasis
21. A question and answer session between a reporter and source to get information for a story
23. Large type designed to summarize a story and grab the reader's attention
24. A standard of conduct based on moral beliefs
28. Has overall responsibility for the publication
30. A box containing the names of the staff members
34. The beginning of the story which serves to summarize the story and/or grab the reader's attention