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YBK Copy Vocabulary
Words used to show the writing elements in a yearbook
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Angle | A writer's specific focus on a broader topic |
| Attibution | Identification of the person who said the words being quoted. |
| Caption | A few sentences that identify the 5W's & H. |
| Copy | The main story on a yearbook spread |
| Editorializing | When a reporter provides his/her opinion to the reader. The reporters should remain objective and allow reader to establish their own opinions based on the information presented. |
| Headline | A line of large type used to tell the reader what is to follow. It introduces the topic and serves as a main visual point of interest on the spread. |
| Interview | A conversation between a reporter and a source |
| Lead | The attention grabbing introduction that sets the tone for the story. |
| Quotation | A direct statement a reporter obtains through an interview. Word for word copy. |
| Secondary Headline | A smaller headline which accompanies the main headline and 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. |