Friday, February 22, 2008

News-speak

What is it that I like about News Headlines?
-they're written to be provocative
-they often use idioms playfully
-they're written in an active voice rather than passive
-it is a style of writing that leaves out extra words, even subjects

Some favorite headlines from the New York Times:

Tit for Tat on a night where Spin is master

Zigzagging all day, Stocks resurface from a Dive

Side Deals in a Grey Area

Incumbents on the Ropes over Ties to Improprieties

Vice fills Void

Son of Privilege takes Baby Steps on Political Proving Ground

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