newspaper/magazine terminology

Question 1

strapline

Answer 1

= short phrase that captures the essence of the magazine, usually positioned below the masthead

Question 2

feature

Answer 2

= a main article or story, often 2 pages or more

Question 3

caption

Answer 3

= words that accompany an image to explain its meaning

Question 4

cover lines

Answer 4

= used on the front cover to give readers an insight into the content and main articles in the magazine

Question 5

typography

Answer 5

= the visual appearance of written text, including font style, size and spacing

Question 6

main image

Answer 6

= a key visual element of the front cover that usually dominates the page

Question 7

headline

Answer 7

= written text that indicates the content of an article; usually in large font, positioned at the top of the page

Question 8

masthead

Answer 8

= the title of the magazine/print, found at the top of the front cover and contents page

Question 9

house style

Answer 9

= consistent use of stylistic features (fonts, layout, colour palette)