headline
Headlines summarize and attract attention. This topic is part of News Media within Government & Society. This page currently draws on 5 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
headline trivia questions
A headline is the title of what?
Answer: News story or article
Bonus fact: Headlines summarize and attract attention.
Why are headlines usually concise?
Answer: They must communicate the main point quickly
Bonus fact: Space and scanning behavior reward brevity.
What is a deck or subheadline?
Answer: Secondary line adding detail beneath a headline
Bonus fact: Subheads provide context without lengthening the main headline.
What is the title of a newspaper article called?
Answer: Headline
Bonus fact: A headline summarizes or attracts attention to a story.
Where is a byline usually located?
Answer: Near the headline
Bonus fact: It often appears directly under the headline.