An Analysis of Headlines in USA Today

XCLW37144  An Analysis of Headlines in USA Today  (字数：3451)

Abstract

News has timeliness, a newspaper, less than ten to 20 editions, many hundreds of edition, who all don't have adequate time for both read word for word, from the beginning to the end. The headlines at this time with a clear and concise text summary, timely provide readers with news and information. Readers can choose according to their interest or need to read. It also offers a wide shallow understanding of a certain stage the possibility of what is happening within the district.

If newspapers without layout, readers do not know how to start, they saw only large black text. Good newspaper not only illustrated, will also be of the same set of classes to under headline news.

As the most important part of news, headlines summarize content. They are clear at a glance so that readers may decide to go on reading or not. They are very different from other styles of articles because of their unique applications of words. Thus, by studying USA today’s characteristics, English learners may improve their ability of comprehension and appreciation as well as writing skills. The prime attraction function decides the headlines design to be concise, eyes catching, readable, humorous and extinguish. This paper focuses on the explications of headline’s functions, the characteristics of glossary and grammar and rhetorical means, expecting to help readers cultivate the reading interests, improve reading effectiveness and appreciate the beauty of words. 

Keywords: USA Today; headlines; functions; characteristics; comprehension; rhetoric