Journalism Terms

noun a count or total number of casualties, deaths, or injuries in a particular event or situation

• The authorities are still trying to determine the exact body count from the natural disaster.
• I heard that the body count from the accident was higher than initially reported.
• The gang's body count keeps rising as they continue their violent activities.
• The company's layoffs have resulted in a high body count of employees losing their jobs.

noun a room or booth in which a priest hears confessions

adjective relating to or used for the purpose of confessing sins

• The priest listened attentively to the confessional of the parishioner.
• I spilled all my secrets in the confessional to the priest.
• I had to spill the tea in the confessional with the priest.
• The confessional nature of the therapy session allowed me to open up about my struggles.

verb present participle of conflict

adjective showing or feeling disagreement or opposition

• The two witnesses provided conflicting testimonies during the trial.
• I heard two different versions of the story from my friends, and they were conflicting.
• The news articles about the incident were totally conflicting, I don't know what to believe.
• Her heart and mind were in conflicting states, making it hard for her to make a decision.

noun a secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful

• The investigation uncovered a complex conspiracy involving multiple parties.
• I heard there's a conspiracy theory going around about the government.
• They're always cooking up some crazy conspiracies in that group.
• The conspiracy of silence among the employees made it difficult to uncover the truth.

noun a person who keeps a diary or journal

• The diarist meticulously recorded every detail of her daily life in her journal.
• My friend is a dedicated diarist and writes in her diary every night before bed.
• I'm not much of a diarist, but I do jot down important events in my phone notes.
• As a diarist of emotions, she poured her heart out onto the pages of her journal.

noun a person who is skilled at solving problems or making arrangements, typically in a professional capacity

• The fixer was able to negotiate a deal that satisfied both parties.
• My friend is a real fixer when it comes to solving problems.
• He's known as the fixer around here because he can always find a solution.
• She was like a fixer, piecing together the broken parts of their relationship.

noun a brief written note or memorandum

verb present participle of jot, meaning to write or make a quick note

• She was diligently jotting down notes during the lecture.
• I saw him quickly jotting some ideas on a napkin at the coffee shop.
• I was just jotting down some lyrics for a new song.
• The artist was jotting down his emotions onto the canvas with each brushstroke.

noun a part of a machine that imparts motion, as a cam on a shaft

• The kicker of the football team is known for his powerful leg.
• Did you see the kicker's amazing field goal in the last game?
• That guy is a real kicker when it comes to making jokes.
• The unexpected plot twist at the end of the movie was a real kicker.

noun a publication, usually published on a regular schedule, containing articles, stories, photographs, and advertisements

adjective relating to or characteristic of a magazine

• I enjoy reading articles in the latest issue of the magazine.
• I love flipping through magazines for inspiration.
• I snagged a cool mag at the store yesterday.
• Her mind was like a well-worn magazine, filled with stories and experiences.

noun newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent events

adjective relating to or consisting of news

• The latest news from the stock market indicates a slight increase in trading activity.
• Did you hear the news about the new restaurant opening downtown?
• I'm always up to date on the latest news thanks to my social media feed.
• The news of her promotion spread like wildfire throughout the office.

noun a radio or television broadcast of news reports

• The newscast provided updates on the latest developments in the political arena.
• Did you catch the newscast last night? They had a segment on local events.
• I always tune into that newscast, it's so entertaining!
• Her mind was like a constant newscast, always buzzing with information and updates.

noun a printed publication consisting of folded, usually bound sheets containing news, feature articles, advertisements, and correspondence

• I start my day by reading the newspaper to stay informed about current events.
• I like to flip through the newspaper while drinking my morning coffee.
• I snagged a copy of the newspaper from the cafe for free.
• The newspaper of life is constantly being written, with each day bringing new stories and experiences.

noun a belief or judgment that is not necessarily based on fact

verb not applicable

adjective not applicable

adverb not applicable

pronoun not applicable

preposition not applicable

conjunction not applicable

interjection not applicable

article not applicable

• In my opinion, the company's decision to expand internationally was a smart move.
• I think the new restaurant in town is really good, but that's just my opinion.
• Honestly, I don't really care about his opinion on the matter.
• Her opinion was like a ray of sunshine in a room full of clouds.

noun a copy of a text or picture produced on paper

verb to produce a copy of a text or picture on paper

• The company invested in a new printer to improve their print quality.
• Can you print out the documents for the meeting?
• I need to print this before the deadline hits.
• His words left a lasting print on my heart.

noun A person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

• The reporter arrived at the scene of the accident to gather information for the news story.
• The reporter is always chasing after the latest gossip for their column.
• That reporter is always snooping around for a juicy story.
• The reporter's pen is mightier than the sword when it comes to exposing the truth.

adverb used in brackets after a copied or quoted word that appears odd or erroneous to show that the word is quoted exactly as it stands in the original, as in a story must hold a child's interest and “enrich his [sic] life.”

• The Latin term 'sic' is used to indicate that a mistake or unusual feature in a quoted text is reproduced as it appeared in the original source.
• I saw a sign that said 'Open 24/7 sic' outside the convenience store.
• She was like 'I'm sic of this drama, I'm out.'
• His dedication to his work was so strong, it was like he had a 'sic' sense of duty.

adjective describing the quality of being concise and direct

preposition indicating the direction or location of something

article a word that specifies a noun

• The presentation was concise and to the point, covering all the key aspects of the project.
• Just tell me what happened, get to the point!
• Don't beat around the bush, just get to the point.
• Her writing style is very direct and to the point, leaving no room for ambiguity.

noun a title of an official in ancient Rome

• The tribune of the people addressed the crowd gathered in the square.
• The tribune gave a speech to the crowd in the town square.
• The tribune dude spoke to the whole gang at the meeting.
• She was seen as the tribune of justice in the community.

adjective describing something that is lacking in excitement or significant events

• The meeting was uneventful, with no major decisions made.
• My weekend was pretty uneventful, just stayed home and relaxed.
• Last night was so uneventful, I was bored out of my mind.
• The story of his life was rather uneventful, lacking any exciting twists or turns.

adverb in a way that shows deliberate intent or knowledge

• The defendant wittingly committed perjury during the court proceedings.
• She wittingly ignored the warning signs and ended up getting lost in the forest.
• I can't believe he wittingly walked into that trap set by his ex-girlfriend.
• By wittingly accepting the challenge, she proved her determination to succeed against all odds.

noun a factual written account of important or historical events in the order of their occurrence

• The diary chronicle of her daily activities provided a detailed account of her life.
• I love reading my grandma's diary chronicle from when she was young.
• I found an old diary chronicle in the attic that belonged to my great-grandma.
• The ancient ruins served as a diary chronicle of the civilization that once thrived there.

noun a type of journalism that involves promoting a specific point of view or agenda

• The advocacy journalist wrote a detailed report on the environmental impact of the new construction project.
• The advocacy journalist is always writing about social issues that matter to them.
• That advocacy journalist is really out here fighting for what's right.
• Like a modern-day crusader, the advocacy journalist seeks to shine a light on injustices in society.