Newspaper Terminology

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Across
  1. 2. This section of the newspaper contains stories relevant to the city or town in which the newspaper is published. It contains local stories.
  2. 5. A line of text that is slightly smaller than the headline. will contain a more detailed description of the story than the headline.
  3. 10. A line of text that states where the story was physically written.
  4. 13. This section of the newspaper contains stories and news related to business.
  5. 15. This abbreviation refers to the opinions and editorial pages of the newspaper.
  6. 16. This section of the newspaper contains stories and news related to sports.
  7. 17. A line indicating who wrote the story. Oftentimes, this will also include the writer’s title.
  8. 18. a continuation line that appears at the end of a story on a page that directs readers to the rest of the story on another page.
  9. 19. The first page of the newspaper. This page contains the most timely, relevant, and newsworthy stories.
Down
  1. 1. A recurring opinion-based article.
  2. 3. This section of the newspaper contains stories related to entertainment. This may include movie and play reviews, stories about restaurants, and things to do in town.
  3. 4. A brief description underneath a photo that explains what is happening in the photo.
  4. 5. Human interest news pieces such as entertainment stories, features, reviews, and more.
  5. 6. This is a term referring to publications that are printed instead of published electronically.
  6. 7. The first sentence, or the beginning, of a story.
  7. 8. The top of the newspaper that includes general information about the newspaper. will typically contain the newspaper name, publisher, date, and more.
  8. 9. An article in a newspaper or other periodical that presents the opinions of the newspaper, publisher, editor, or editors.
  9. 11. The design and position of stories, advertisements, pictures, and more in the paper.
  10. 12. Text formatted in a large type setting that summarizes that story and grabs the readers’ attention.
  11. 14. Breaking news stories that contain timely and relevant information. The most newsworthy stories are placed on the front page of the paper.