2. Accuracy & Representation (4 marks) Was the headline in Question #1 an accurate representation of the article content?
A) Explain your reasoning clearly
The headline is accurate to the article for the most part. Both the headline and article are written in the pov of the author. The content of the article explains the authors journey in life with skateboarding from being a young boy now to the age of 60. He expresses his gratitude for never giving up on his passion and cherishes the memories he has made with friends and family over the years while skateboarding. This theme of gratefulness for skateboarding is also conveyed in his headline. The headline is definitely an accurate representation of the article content.
B) Reference course discussion on misleading vs effective headlines
Headlines should act as a universal representation of your articles’ content . It should be written in plain language so the average person can understand it. The headline is what is evaluated before your article is read and the easier the reader can understand your headline the more likely they will be to engage with it.
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