Question 1

If a journalist wants to examine her writing for euphemisms and overly broad language, she should do what?

Accepted Answer

A)  challenge her sources 
B)  practice precision 
C)  take the Blab Test 
D)  use the Language Checklist 
E)  all of the above 
A)  challenge her sources 
B)  practice precision 
C)  take the Blab Test 
D)  use the Language Checklist 
E)  all of the above C

Question 2

Pro-life, pro-choice, illegals, terrorist: These are all examples of what kind of words?

Accepted Answer

A)  otherness words 
B)  politicized words 
C)  judgment words 
D)  code words 
E)  all of the above 
A)  otherness words 
B)  politicized words 
C)  judgment words 
D)  code words 
E)  all of the above B

Question 3

To ensure coverage is straightforward and balanced:

Accepted Answer

A)  use labels with caution 
B)  vet quotes for negative stereotypes 
C)  use neutral language 
D)  use only relevant description 
E)  all of the above 
A)  use labels with caution 
B)  vet quotes for negative stereotypes 
C)  use neutral language 
D)  use only relevant description 
E)  all of the above E

Question 4

What term is used to describe the style of writing and mood of a news piece, its personality?

Accepted Answer

A)  tone 
B)  theme 
C)  context 
D)  hypothesis 
E)  B and C 
A)  tone 
B)  theme 
C)  context 
D)  hypothesis 
E)  B and C

Question 5

The meanings of words change depending on influences such as politics, religion and culture. According to Keith Woods, which three concepts help us understand and categorize these influences?

Accepted Answer

A)  time, location and language 
B)  who, what and why 
C)  speaker, audience and context 
D)  significance, context and timing 
E)  none of the above 
A)  time, location and language 
B)  who, what and why 
C)  speaker, audience and context 
D)  significance, context and timing 
E)  none of the above

Question 6

The literal definition of a word is called its:

Accepted Answer

A)  denotation 
B)  connotation 
C)  hidden meaning 
D)  linguistic significance 
E)  A and C 
A)  denotation 
B)  connotation 
C)  hidden meaning 
D)  linguistic significance 
E)  A and C

Question 7

Finish this sentence: When people employ the use of less direct words or phrases to avoid ones that might seem offensive, they are speaking in ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  tongues 
B)  parables 
C)  allegories 
D)  euphemisms 
E)  none of the above 
A)  tongues 
B)  parables 
C)  allegories 
D)  euphemisms 
E)  none of the above

Question 8

If a source uses a judgment word in a quote, journalists can let that quote speak for itself and not probe for meaning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In the reporting guidelines for religious, cultural and national groups, the Reuters' Handbook of Journalism advises that, "The adjective 'Islamic' refers primarily to the religion while 'Muslim' has both religious and cultural connotations."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

To avoid "otherness" words, journalists should think twice about the descriptors they use and ask themselves:

Accepted Answer

A)  how relevant is the term? 
B)  is it accurate? 
C)  is it helpful to understanding the news issue at hand? 
D)  what does its use convey to the news audience? 
E)  all of the above 
A)  how relevant is the term? 
B)  is it accurate? 
C)  is it helpful to understanding the news issue at hand? 
D)  what does its use convey to the news audience? 
E)  all of the above

If a journalist wants to examine her writing for euphemisms and overly broad language, she should do what?

Pro-life, pro-choice, illegals, terrorist: These are all examples of what kind of words?

To ensure coverage is straightforward and balanced:

What term is used to describe the style of writing and mood of a news piece, its personality?

The meanings of words change depending on influences such as politics, religion and culture. According to Keith Woods, which three concepts help us understand and categorize these influences?

The literal definition of a word is called its:

Finish this sentence: When people employ the use of less direct words or phrases to avoid ones that might seem offensive, they are speaking in ___________.

If a source uses a judgment word in a quote, journalists can let that quote speak for itself and not probe for meaning.

In the reporting guidelines for religious, cultural and national groups, the Reuters' Handbook of Journalism advises that, "The adjective 'Islamic' refers primarily to the religion while 'Muslim' has both religious and cultural connotations."

To avoid "otherness" words, journalists should think twice about the descriptors they use and ask themselves:

Context, Culture and Cognition

Habits of Thought

Encountering the News

Story Without Stereotype

Understanding Culture, Understanding Sources

Training the Reporters Eye

Critical Decisions Before Deadline

Attribution, Images and Editing Without Bias

Addressing Negativity

Filters

Exam 8: The Power of Words and Tone

If a journalist wants to examine her writing for euphemisms and overly broad language, she should do what?

Pro-life, pro-choice, illegals, terrorist: These are all examples of what kind of words?

To ensure coverage is straightforward and balanced:

What term is used to describe the style of writing and mood of a news piece, its personality?

The meanings of words change depending on influences such as politics, religion and culture. According to Keith Woods, which three concepts help us understand and categorize these influences?

The literal definition of a word is called its:

Finish this sentence: When people employ the use of less direct words or phrases to avoid ones that might seem offensive, they are speaking in ___________.

If a source uses a judgment word in a quote, journalists can let that quote speak for itself and not probe for meaning.

In the reporting guidelines for religious, cultural and national groups, the Reuters' Handbook of Journalism advises that, "The adjective 'Islamic' refers primarily to the religion while 'Muslim' has both religious and cultural connotations."

To avoid "otherness" words, journalists should think twice about the descriptors they use and ask themselves:

Context, Culture and Cognition

Habits of Thought

Encountering the News

Story Without Stereotype

Understanding Culture, Understanding Sources

Training the Reporters Eye

Critical Decisions Before Deadline

Attribution, Images and Editing Without Bias

Addressing Negativity

Filters