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Yearbook - Copy

Vocabulary for Writing Copy

TermDefinition
Angle A writer's specific focus on a broader topic.
Attribution Identification of the person who said the words being quoted; Crediting a quote to its source
Caption A four-part sentence summary that accompanies all photos. Includes an attention-grabber (A), Basic Info (B), Complementary Info (C), and a Direct Quote (D).
Copy The main story on a yearbook spread
Editorializing When a reporter provides his/her opinion to the reader. This IS NOT ALLOWED. Reporters of objective themselves, but should include the opinions of those covered in the spread.
Headline A line of large type used to tell the reader what is to follow.
Interview A conversation between a reporter and a source in order to obtain information and quotations the reporter can use in a piece of copy.
Lead An attention-grabbing introduction that sets the tone for the story; a hook.
Quotation A direct statement a reporter obtains through an interview. Should be surrounded by quotations and followed by an attribution.
Secondary Headline A smaller headline that provides specific, detailed information.
Source The person a reporter interviews.
Style Sheet A list of guidelines a writer uses to maintain consistent punctuation and capitalization.
Transition A factual sentence a writer uses to link one fact or quotation to another in a piece of copy.
Created by: mr_duryea
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