A Matter of Words
unpacking the language of media, current events & society
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Use the simplest word that crystalizes what you want the audience to know: dictator.
ABC News nails a headline that conveys gravity, tells a story, and makes the reader want to read.
AP wrote an alluring headline for a serious story. What makes this week's #HeadlineHero acceptable?
