Language and News and Current Affairs Television
This quiz tests your knowledge about the language used in news and current affairs television.
Questions
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the language used in news and current affairs television?
- Formal and objective
- Simple and concise
- Conversational and informal
- Accurate and impartial
What is the purpose of using jargon in news and current affairs television?
- To make the news more interesting
- To make the news more informative
- To make the news more accessible
- To make the news more credible
What is the difference between a news report and a news commentary?
- A news report is objective, while a news commentary is subjective.
- A news report is factual, while a news commentary is opinionated.
- A news report is written, while a news commentary is spoken.
- A news report is broadcast on television, while a news commentary is published in a newspaper.
What is the role of the anchor in a news broadcast?
- To read the news
- To interview guests
- To provide analysis and commentary
- All of the above
What is the difference between a news story and a feature story?
- A news story is about a current event, while a feature story is about a timeless topic.
- A news story is factual, while a feature story is fictional.
- A news story is written, while a feature story is spoken.
- A news story is broadcast on television, while a feature story is published in a newspaper.
What is the purpose of using visuals in news and current affairs television?
- To make the news more interesting
- To make the news more informative
- To make the news more accessible
- All of the above
What is the difference between a live broadcast and a pre-recorded broadcast?
- A live broadcast is broadcast in real time, while a pre-recorded broadcast is recorded in advance.
- A live broadcast is more accurate than a pre-recorded broadcast.
- A live broadcast is more expensive than a pre-recorded broadcast.
- A live broadcast is more popular than a pre-recorded broadcast.
What is the role of the producer in a news broadcast?
- To oversee the production of the news broadcast
- To write the news stories
- To edit the news stories
- To present the news stories
What is the difference between a news anchor and a news reporter?
- A news anchor presents the news, while a news reporter gathers the news.
- A news anchor is more experienced than a news reporter.
- A news anchor is paid more than a news reporter.
- A news anchor is more famous than a news reporter.
What is the purpose of using sound effects in news and current affairs television?
- To make the news more interesting
- To make the news more informative
- To make the news more accessible
- All of the above
What is the difference between a news bulletin and a news magazine?
- A news bulletin is shorter than a news magazine.
- A news bulletin is more frequent than a news magazine.
- A news bulletin is more formal than a news magazine.
- All of the above
What is the role of the editor in a news broadcast?
- To write the news stories
- To edit the news stories
- To oversee the production of the news broadcast
- To present the news stories
What is the difference between a news interview and a news conference?
- A news interview is between a reporter and a single individual, while a news conference is between a reporter and a group of individuals.
- A news interview is more formal than a news conference.
- A news interview is longer than a news conference.
- A news interview is more popular than a news conference.
What is the purpose of using graphics in news and current affairs television?
- To make the news more interesting
- To make the news more informative
- To make the news more accessible
- All of the above
What is the difference between a news story and a news feature?
- A news story is about a current event, while a news feature is about a timeless topic.
- A news story is factual, while a news feature is fictional.
- A news story is written, while a news feature is spoken.
- A news story is broadcast on television, while a news feature is published in a newspaper.