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Language and News and Current Affairs Television

Description: This quiz tests your knowledge about the language used in news and current affairs television.
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the language used in news and current affairs television?

  1. Formal and objective

  2. Simple and concise

  3. Conversational and informal

  4. Accurate and impartial


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The language used in news and current affairs television is typically formal and objective, simple and concise, and accurate and impartial. It is not conversational and informal.

What is the purpose of using jargon in news and current affairs television?

  1. To make the news more interesting

  2. To make the news more informative

  3. To make the news more accessible

  4. To make the news more credible


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jargon is used in news and current affairs television to make the news more informative. It allows journalists to use precise and technical terms to convey complex information.

What is the difference between a news report and a news commentary?

  1. A news report is objective, while a news commentary is subjective.

  2. A news report is factual, while a news commentary is opinionated.

  3. A news report is written, while a news commentary is spoken.

  4. A news report is broadcast on television, while a news commentary is published in a newspaper.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A news report is objective, meaning that it presents the facts without bias or opinion. A news commentary, on the other hand, is subjective, meaning that it presents the journalist's opinion on the news.

What is the role of the anchor in a news broadcast?

  1. To read the news

  2. To interview guests

  3. To provide analysis and commentary

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The anchor in a news broadcast has multiple roles. They read the news, interview guests, and provide analysis and commentary on the news.

What is the difference between a news story and a feature story?

  1. A news story is about a current event, while a feature story is about a timeless topic.

  2. A news story is factual, while a feature story is fictional.

  3. A news story is written, while a feature story is spoken.

  4. A news story is broadcast on television, while a feature story is published in a newspaper.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A news story is about a current event, while a feature story is about a timeless topic. News stories are typically factual and objective, while feature stories can be more subjective and opinionated.

What is the purpose of using visuals in news and current affairs television?

  1. To make the news more interesting

  2. To make the news more informative

  3. To make the news more accessible

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Visuals are used in news and current affairs television to make the news more interesting, informative, and accessible. They can help viewers to understand complex stories and to see the news from a different perspective.

What is the difference between a live broadcast and a pre-recorded broadcast?

  1. A live broadcast is broadcast in real time, while a pre-recorded broadcast is recorded in advance.

  2. A live broadcast is more accurate than a pre-recorded broadcast.

  3. A live broadcast is more expensive than a pre-recorded broadcast.

  4. A live broadcast is more popular than a pre-recorded broadcast.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A live broadcast is broadcast in real time, while a pre-recorded broadcast is recorded in advance. Live broadcasts are typically more expensive than pre-recorded broadcasts, but they are also more popular because they allow viewers to see the news as it happens.

What is the role of the producer in a news broadcast?

  1. To oversee the production of the news broadcast

  2. To write the news stories

  3. To edit the news stories

  4. To present the news stories


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The producer in a news broadcast is responsible for overseeing the production of the news broadcast. They work with the anchor, reporters, and other staff to ensure that the news broadcast is accurate, informative, and engaging.

What is the difference between a news anchor and a news reporter?

  1. A news anchor presents the news, while a news reporter gathers the news.

  2. A news anchor is more experienced than a news reporter.

  3. A news anchor is paid more than a news reporter.

  4. A news anchor is more famous than a news reporter.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A news anchor presents the news, while a news reporter gathers the news. News anchors are typically more experienced and paid more than news reporters, and they are also more famous.

What is the purpose of using sound effects in news and current affairs television?

  1. To make the news more interesting

  2. To make the news more informative

  3. To make the news more accessible

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sound effects are used in news and current affairs television to make the news more interesting, informative, and accessible. They can help viewers to understand complex stories and to see the news from a different perspective.

What is the difference between a news bulletin and a news magazine?

  1. A news bulletin is shorter than a news magazine.

  2. A news bulletin is more frequent than a news magazine.

  3. A news bulletin is more formal than a news magazine.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A news bulletin is shorter, more frequent, and more formal than a news magazine. News bulletins typically last for a few minutes and are broadcast several times a day. News magazines, on the other hand, are longer and less frequent, and they typically include more in-depth stories and analysis.

What is the role of the editor in a news broadcast?

  1. To write the news stories

  2. To edit the news stories

  3. To oversee the production of the news broadcast

  4. To present the news stories


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The editor in a news broadcast is responsible for editing the news stories. They work with the reporters and producers to ensure that the stories are accurate, informative, and engaging.

What is the difference between a news interview and a news conference?

  1. A news interview is between a reporter and a single individual, while a news conference is between a reporter and a group of individuals.

  2. A news interview is more formal than a news conference.

  3. A news interview is longer than a news conference.

  4. A news interview is more popular than a news conference.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A news interview is between a reporter and a single individual, while a news conference is between a reporter and a group of individuals. News interviews are typically more formal and longer than news conferences, and they are also more popular.

What is the purpose of using graphics in news and current affairs television?

  1. To make the news more interesting

  2. To make the news more informative

  3. To make the news more accessible

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Graphics are used in news and current affairs television to make the news more interesting, informative, and accessible. They can help viewers to understand complex stories and to see the news from a different perspective.

What is the difference between a news story and a news feature?

  1. A news story is about a current event, while a news feature is about a timeless topic.

  2. A news story is factual, while a news feature is fictional.

  3. A news story is written, while a news feature is spoken.

  4. A news story is broadcast on television, while a news feature is published in a newspaper.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A news story is about a current event, while a news feature is about a timeless topic. News stories are typically factual and objective, while news features can be more subjective and opinionated.

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