CEFR C2 Vocabulary - Media
Here you will learn all the essential words for talking about Media, collected specifically for level C2 learners.
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teleprompter
[noun]
an electronic device that displays the script for people who are speaking in public, or on television
teletext
[noun]
a service delivering written news and information through television, currently replaced by other information services provided on a television network
gazette
[noun]
an official journal or newspaper that contains serious information about decision making and policies, published by an organization
organ
[noun]
a newspaper, periodical, or magazine published by a particular group or organization to promote their views
byline
[noun]
a line that gives the writer's name, usually at the beginning or end of a column
supplement
[noun]
a separate section, usually in the form of a colored magazine, sold with a newspaper
stringer
[noun]
a journalist who is not an employee of a newspaper, but who supplies stories for that newspaper from time to time
stop press
[noun]
the most recent and important news that is added to a newspaper at the last moment before printing or after the start of the printing process, especially as a heading
sidebar
[noun]
a brief piece in a newspaper printed next to the main article, providing additional information
scoop
[noun]
a piece of news reported by a news agency sooner than other media channels or newspapers
rave
[noun]
an enthusiastic article published in a magazine or newspaper about a particular film, book, etc.
lede
[noun]
the first sentence or paragraph of a news story, presenting the most significant aspects of the story
op-ed
[noun]
a section in the newspaper that contains personal opinions about the news and feature articles, opposite the editorial page
offprint
[noun]
an article that has been separately published as a piece in a magazine or newspaper
obituary
[noun]
an article or report, especially in a newspaper, published soon after the death of a person, typically containing details about their life
hit piece
[noun]
a report, article, etc. that aims to bring down someone by presenting forged facts
mouthpiece
[noun]
a person, newspaper, or organization that represents the views of another person, a government, etc.
muckraking
[noun]
the investigative practice of exposing corruption, scandals, or societal injustices through aggressive journalism
cord-cutting
[noun]
the trend of canceling traditional cable or satellite TV subscriptions in favor of streaming services or other digital media options
clickbait
[noun]
a sensational or misleading content aimed at enticing users to click on a link
transmedia
[noun]
the storytelling techniques extending a narrative across multiple platforms, such as movies, television shows, books, and video games, creating a cohesive experience for audiences
to carry
[verb]
(of a television, radio network, or newspaper) to broadcast or publish something, or to include specific information in a report
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