Find one (1) headline that you came across recently and thought it was great. You are to explain why it resonated with you. Please ensure that you base your answers only topics discussed in class. Meaning, based on course content discussed in class, you are to tie specific elements that we discussed constituted a “good” headline or “elements” of a good headline and how this specific element is referenced in the headline that resonated with you. (6 Marks)
The article I chose for this question was “Couple abandons baby in blanket-covered stroller at Disney — so they could get on a ride: ‘Absolutely insane’”.
This article resonated with me purely out of the absurdity of the headline. Personally, I’m critical of Disney and their business practices, and this article somewhat plays into my opinion on the company. I believe this headline worked well because it plays into our emotions. The absurdity that resonate with me when first reading the headline, and subsequently reading through the article, played into my emotion of anger and curiosity (Briscoe, W6 – Headline Secrets (W25).pdf, Slide 59).
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