Mass Media and Communication Concepts

Vocabulary flashcards based on key terms and concepts related to mass media and communication.

Mass Media

Means of communication that reach large audiences; includes various platforms.

Multimedia

Content that uses a combination of different forms of media such as text, audio, and visuals.

Cater for

To provide what is needed or required.

Compromise

An agreement or settlement of a dispute reached by each side making concessions.

Credibility

The quality of being trusted and believed in.

Transmit Information

To send or convey information.

Means of Communication

Methods or tools used to convey information.

Boom

A period of rapid economic growth or increase in activity.

Encompass

To include different types of things or involve various aspects.

Immediacy

The quality of being immediate or of having a quick response.

Tangible Experience

A physical or concrete experience that can be perceived through the senses.

Pace

The speed at which something happens or is done.

Permanence

The quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely.

Portable Format

A type of format that is easily transportable or transferrable.

Adapt to Requirements

To adjust or modify to fit specific needs or standards.

Outreach

The extent of reaching out to a wider audience or community.

Masthead

The title of a publication, usually displayed prominently on the front page.

Headline

The title at the top of an article, designed to grab attention.

Byline

A line that names the author of an article.

Daily Newspapers

Publications that are released every day.

Periodicals

Regularly published journals or magazines, often fixed in timing and content.

Subscription

A payment made to receive a service or product regularly.

Tabloid

A type of newspaper characterized by its smaller size and sensational news.

Broadsheet

A larger newspaper format that typically features more serious journalism.

Irreverent

Showing a lack of respect for things that are generally taken seriously.

Layout

The arrangement of content on a page.

Non-Peer-Reviewed

Work that has not undergone the process of being evaluated by others in the field.

Classifieds

Sections of newspapers that contain advertisements.

Lead

The introductory part of a news article.

Body

The main section of a written document.

Pull Quote

A quotation pulled from the text and highlighted for emphasis.

Caption

A brief explanation or description accompanying an illustration or photo.