Headline: The large, bold title at the top of an article that summarizes the main topic.
Byline: The line under the headline that identifies the author(s) of the article.
Dateline: Indicates the city and state (or country) where the story was written or where the event occurred.
Lead: The first paragraph (or few sentences) of a news story. It provides a brief overview of the topic, summarizing the most important information.
Body: The main section of the article, providing details and information about the story.
Photo(s): Images that accompany the article, often visually illustrating the topic.
Caption(s): Brief descriptions that explain the photo(s) and provide additional context.
Cutline(s): Similar to captions, but they usually focus on describing the specific details of the photo.
Quote(s): Direct statements from individuals relevant to the story, often enclosed in quotation marks.
Attribution: Identifying the source of information (e.g., "according to a spokesperson").
Sidebar: A smaller, often related article placed beside the main article, providing additional information or perspectives.
Jump: An instruction to continue reading the article on a different page.
Folio: The page number and date at the top or bottom of each page.
Masthead: The title of the newspaper and its publication information, usually found at the top of the front page.
Index: A list of articles and their corresponding page numbers, found at the beginning or end of the newspaper.
Other common sections in a newspaper:
* Front Page: Typically features major news stories, breaking news, and eye-catching photos.
* Local News: Covers events, issues, and people within the local community.
* National News: Reports on significant events and issues at a national level.
* International News: Covers global events and happenings.
* Business: Reports on financial markets, company news, and economic trends.
* Sports: Covers local, national, and international sporting events and athletes.
* Entertainment: Features reviews of movies, music, theater, and other entertainment events.
* Opinion/Editorial: Presents editorials, op-eds, and letters to the editor, expressing various viewpoints.
* Classifieds: Includes advertisements for jobs, services, real estate, and other goods.
* Obituaries: Announces the deaths of individuals in the community.