The Basic Parts Of A Newspaper

The basic parts of a newspaper differ slightly between tabloid and broadsheet newspapers. Tabloid newspapers tend to be more focused towards informing the audience whilst also entertaining it, and broadsheets aim more to present solid facts and expert opinions. A tabloid newspaper will be made up of the following: y Headline news - usually including the leading story featured on the front page, along side some advertisements and bits of celebrity news.
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A variety of news articles, ranging from politics to foreign affairs and everything inbetween. A celebrity news section, featuring tidbits on celebrity activity, and photographs of celebrities mixing with the public. An entertainment section, featuring media reviews and a few games, such as Sudoku and crosswords. Many papers will include an 'agony aunt' section, where people can write in for advice on matters of the heart. The agony aunt is usually an ex counselor or someone who was once involved in therapy. The last few pages are usually dedicated to sport news, and the back page is very much the sporting equivalent of the front page. It carries the main sporting headline of the previous day, along with a photograph and a story that spills onto another page within the newspaper. The newspaper may also have supplements, or pull-outs. These can be magazines containing TV listings, a separate sports magazine, or a celebrity magazine.

Broadsheet newspapers feature many of the same elements, but the celebrity sections are often missing, the games are more intellectually challenging, and the supplements are often for business and economics.

Parts of a Newspaper
1. General News- This contains the most important news both here and abroad. It is usually found on the front page of the newspaper. The title of the most important news is printed in big bold letters. It is called banner headline. 2. Local and Foreign News Section- Part of this section contains news from the towns and cities of the nation. Another part contains news from abroad. 3. Editorial Page- Printed in this section are articles called editorials. An editorial gives views or opinions of the editor or publisher on certain issues or events. 4. Sports Page- This page contains news about sports events in and out of the country. It also contains people well-known in sports. 5. Classified Ads Section- This section contains advertisements which fall under headings like Help Wanted, For Lease or Sale, Wanted to Buy. Also found in This section are personal and legal notices. 6. Business and Finance Section- This section provides businessmen and people interested in business with information on banking, foreign exchange rates, imports and exports, and prices of prime commodities. 7. Entertainment Section- This section contains information about movies, radio, television, and other activities for entertainment. It also includes games and puzzles, comic strips and cartoons, and the daily horoscope. 8. Home and Culture Section- This section provides ideas about budgeting, food preparation, house improvement, proper plant care, and the like. 9. Society Page- This section contains news about important or well-known people who are celebrating special occasions or performing at a particular place. 10. Travel and Tourism Section- This section provides a guide to enjoyable travel. It directs tourists to scenic vacation spots and gives information on the activities in these places. Also found in this section are the schedules of the departure and arrival of ships and airplanes, both domestic and international. 11. Announcements and Obituary Page- This section provides news on the activities of the different religious sects, such as fellowships, seminars, prayer meetings, bible studies, and the like. A list of people who died and the time and place of their burial is found in the obituary page.