Parts of a newspaper:




Masthead
The title of the paper which is at the front and usually very large so that the user can identify which paper they are using. It helps you too make your choice on which type of newspaper you want.

Banner
A wide headline extending across the entire page. This tells you what the main story of the day will be about.

Headline
The headline of a story which can be used to identify what the story is about. This gives a short overview of what will be told and try's to draw the reader in to the story.

Subhead
Underneath the headline which can be used to give you more information on the story. Lines of type often bold, used to divide text into smaller text. After the headline gives a rough overview of what you will be reading.

Byline
This is used to identify who has made the article. If you are looking for specific people who write articles then this can help you.

Jump line
The turn over too part of the page which is on the front page of most newspapers. Can be used to tell you where you will need to go to finish off a story.

Caption
A sentence or two which tells you what a picture is about. Is used to usually identify who is in the picture and tell you what is happening in it. It is also trying to tell you what the picture is meant to show.

Column
A part of the text which has the text in of the story. Several can be use on one story if it is a big story with lots of information in it. Used to keep paragraphs in and break up text.

Gutter
The small space between two columns that can be on different pages, used to break up text columns.

Rule
A printing term for a straight line, usually produced with a roll of border tape.

Copy
The text of a story. Tells you about what happened.

Graphic
A picture on the story usually used to show something about the story. Can be used to make the page look more entertaining to the reader.