Newspapers

• What is a newspaper?

  A publication issued regularly containing news
• What are the main purposes of a newspaper?

  To provide news, explain it, and entertain
• What are the types of newspapers?

  • Tabloid newspapers
  • Broadsheet newspapers
• How is a tabloid newspaper characterized?

  It has half-sized pages and sensational stories
• What is the size of a broadsheet newspaper?

  Typically 22 inches or 56 centimeters
• What type of press are tabloids considered?

  Popular press
• What type of press are broadsheets considered?

  Serious or quality press
• How do tabloids and broadsheets differ in audience targeting?

  Tabloids target lower social groupings
• What layout characteristics define tabloids?

  Bold layout with large, dramatic typeface
• What layout characteristics define broadsheets?

  Plainer layout with limited color usage
• What kind of gimmicks do tabloids use?

  Bingo games and free travel tickets
• What is the reporting depth in tabloids compared to broadsheets?

  Tabloids have less in-depth reporting
• How do headlines differ between tabloids and broadsheets?

  Tabloid headlines often include puns or jokes
• What type of stories do tabloids focus on?

  Gossip stories about celebrities
• What type of news do broadsheets focus on?

  International news and politics
• What are the sections of newspapers?

  1. General News
  2. Local and Foreign News
  3. Editorial Page
  4. Sports Page
  5. Classified Ads Section
  6. Business and Finance Section
  7. Entertainment Section
  8. Home and Culture Section
  9. Society Page

  10. Travel and Tourism Section

  11. Announcements and Obituary Page
• What does the General News section contain?

  Most important news both locally and abroad
• What is a banner headline?

  The title of the most important news
• What does the Local and Foreign News section include?

  News from towns and cities, and abroad
• What is the purpose of the Editorial Page?

  To present views or opinions on issues
• What is contained in the Sports Page?

  News about sports events and personalities
• What does the Classified Ads Section contain?

  Advertisements under various headings
• What information does the Business and Finance Section provide?

  Information on banking and foreign exchange rates
• What does the Entertainment Section include?

  Information about movies, TV, and games
• What does the Home and Culture Section provide?

  Ideas about budgeting and food preparation
• What is found on the Society Page?

  News about important people and occasions
• What is included in the Announcements and Obituary Page?

  News on religious activities and obituaries
• What does the Travel and Tourism Section provide?

  A guide to enjoyable travel and activities
• What are the parts of a newspaper's front page?

  • Local News
  • Foreign News
  • Weather News
  • Index
  • Nameplate
  • Flag
  • Ears
  • Banner
  • Running Head
  • Headline
  • Deck
  • Lead
  • News Story
  • Box
  • Cut
  • Cutline
  • Kicker
  • Credit Line
  • Fold
  • Dateline
  • News Article
  • Feature Article
  • Subhead
  • Byline
• What is the purpose of the Nameplate on the front page?

  It displays the newspaper's name
• What are Ears in a newspaper?

  Little boxes on either side of the nameplate
• What does the Flag represent on the front page?

  The printed title and logo of the newspaper
• What is a Banner in a newspaper?

  The principal headline across the top
• What is a Running Head?

  A headline made up of two or more lines
• What is a Deck in a newspaper?

  A subordinate headline below the main headline
• What is the Lead in a news article?

  The beginning of a news story
• What is a News Story?

  The whole story composed of lead and text
• What is a Feature Article?

  A detailed report on a person or event
• What is a Folio in the editorial page?

  Page number, date, and newspaper name
• What does the Masthead contain?

  Logo, staff names, and subscription rates