What is the journalistic style that presents the most important information first, followed by subsequent paragraphs with additional, less critical facts?
Explanation
This question asks for the name of a fundamental news writing structure, the inverted pyramid, which is visually and textually explained in Section 4.3.
Other questions
What is considered to be the earliest forerunner of the newspaper, consisting of daily bulletins of Roman events carved on stone or metal and presented in public places?
In what year was John Milton's 'Areopagitica' speech, a foundational text for the concept of freedom of the press, printed?
What was the name of the first colonial American newspaper, published in Boston in 1690, which was shut down by colonial authorities after only one issue?
The trial of which colonial printer in 1735 established a precedent for truth as a defense against libel, a key principle for freedom of the press in America?
Which New York newspaper, founded by Benjamin Day in 1833, is credited with ushering in the era of the 'Penny Press' by being sold for one cent per copy?
The term 'yellow journalism' originated from a rivalry between Joseph Pulitzer's New York World and William Randolph Hearst's New York Journal over a comic strip featuring which character?
Which style of journalism, emerging in the 1960s and associated with writers like Tom Wolfe and Truman Capote, combines factual reporting with fictional storytelling techniques?
Which newspaper's famous motto is 'All the News That’s Fit to Print'?
What role is a newspaper playing when it investigates and exposes corruption or misconduct in government and other institutions, as The Washington Post did during the Watergate scandal?
Which U.S. national newspaper, launched in 1982, was designed to mimic television with its use of color, short stories, and infographics?
Which major U.S. newspaper famously and incorrectly printed the headline 'DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN' following the 1948 presidential election?
What type of publication focuses on local news, community events, and non-controversial topics, fostering a sense of community identity?
What are legal arrangements that permit competing newspapers within the same market to merge their business and printing operations while maintaining separate editorial staffs?
What is considered a primary advantage of online journalism over traditional print media?
Which Seattle newspaper ceased its print publication in 2009 to become an online-only news source?
According to the diagram 'Source of Newspaper Revenue' in section 4.6, what is the primary source of revenue for both print and online newspapers?
Which model of journalism, often found in large cities, focuses on stories about events that deviate from social norms, such as crime, protest, and corruption?
Who was the publisher of the 'New York Weekly Journal' whose trial for seditious libel was a pivotal moment for freedom of the press?
What were the 17th-century, one-page news sheets about specific events, printed in English in Holland and imported into England, called?
What type of journalism is characterized by reporters taking on a non-objective viewpoint to promote a particular cause or issue?
Which of the following newspapers would be considered an example of the 'underground press' as described in the chapter?
Truman Capote's 'In Cold Blood' is cited as a seminal work of which journalistic style?
Which major U.S. newspaper is the nation's top-selling, known for its concise articles, colorful graphics, and national distribution?
What is the primary reason cited in the chapter for the decline in newspaper readership and revenue?
What term refers to the ownership of a significant number of newspapers by a single company?
Which influential online news aggregator, known for its conservative-leaning headline links, is mentioned as a key competitor to traditional news sources?
The development of what technology in the mid-19th century allowed for the rapid transmission of news over long distances, leading to the formation of wire services?
Which type of newspaper is published for a specific ethnic, religious, or other special-interest group?
Which newspaper, founded by Adolph Ochs in 1896, is credited with championing the model of objective, impartial journalism?
In the early 17th century, where were the first English-language 'corantos' or news sheets printed before being imported into England?
What form of early journalism involved reporters, such as Nellie Bly, performing daring feats or going undercover to get a story?
Which of the following is listed in Section 4.5 as one of the top five U.S. newspapers by circulation, alongside USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times?
The term for journalism that emerged during the Vietnam War era to provide a broader context and deeper analysis of news events was known as:
What type of online publication, such as 'The Daily Beast' and 'The Huffington Post', combines original, professionally written articles with links to news from other sources?
Who was the founder of 'The Sun' newspaper, a key figure in the establishment of the Penny Press?
Which newspaper, owned by the Unification Church, is mentioned as an example of a publication with a conservative political slant?
What is the primary function of a wire service, such as the Associated Press (AP)?
The chapter discusses the decline of readership for print newspapers. In 2009, which city's 'Rocky Mountain News' was forced to close down entirely?
The first newspaper in the American colonies to be published without prior approval from British authorities was:
In addition to its newspaper, what other major U.S. media brand did 'USA Today' launch, leveraging its familiar name and style?
Which early predecessor to newspapers, originating in 16th-century Venice, consisted of handwritten newsletters that circulated political and economic news?
What does the 'inverted pyramid' model of newswriting prioritize at the very top of a story?
What is the primary characteristic of 'objective journalism' as championed by Adolph Ochs and The New York Times?
In the modern era of declining print revenue, what trend has seen large corporations buying up multiple newspapers?
Which of these is NOT an advantage of online newspapers over print, according to the chapter?
The first successful, continuously published newspaper in the American colonies was:
What does the concept of 'watchdog journalism' primarily involve?
Which journalist from the yellow journalism era was known for stunts like traveling around the world in 72 days?
The Christian Science Monitor is given as an example of which type of niche newspaper?
What was the primary business innovation of the 'Penny Press' that allowed it to be sold so cheaply?