Literary Devices and Headline Terms
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Pun
A joke; a play on words
Clichés
Common word or phrase; figure of speech
Banner
Headline that stretches across the page
Slammer
Phrase or word:main headline follows on same line
Alliteration
Repetition of the same first letter
Primary Headline
Reveal the importance in a few words
Kicker
Short phrase that leads into main headline
Secondary Headline
Short; adds more info
Hammer
The top line is a big, bold word or phrase used to attract attention
Sub Headline
Titles in between paragraphs
Onomatopoeia
To spell out a sound
Rhyme
Two or more words that rhyme
Homonyms
Words that sound alike but have different meanings
