Short
words are quickly read and fit into a small space on a newspaper. Function
words and other short words again make a message short and impactful though
it may lead to ambiguity.
The
following words are good examples of headline words.
word
example
meaning
aid
£10m
government aid
assistance
alert
Terrorist
Alert
warning
to look out for
back
Council
Backs teachers
supports
ban
Drug
Ban
prohibition
bid
World
record bid
attempt
clash
Football
Managers Clash
argue,
conflict
go
High
Rise to go
to
be knocked down, sold off or dismantled
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