Friday, 25 January 2013

Magazine Terminology


Slogan- Motto

Puggs-  Placed at the top left and right hand corners of the paper and are known as the ears of the page. The price of the paper, the logo or a promotion are often positioned there. 

Banner- text which stands out because its on a coloured background 

Mast head- Name of the magazine 

Buzz words- Wow, Exclusive, Free are all examples of this. 

Caption- Description of an image

Copy- The Main Text

Anchorage text- The way in which text helps to pin down the meaning of a picture and vice versa 
Strap line- memorable phrase that is recognisable to a brand 

Sell lines- text of the cover that helps to sell the magazine to the audience 

House styles- A Magazines distinctive design that distinguishes ait form it competitors 

Headline- The introductory paragraph of an article usually written in bold or capitals 

Drop capital- Really big letter which start off an article 

Puffs- Colourful boxes promoting features inside the magazine 


To the right is  an example of a magazine with all of the above on it.

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