Task 2: Magazines & Audiences

Glossary of magazine terminology

1. Barcode- A code which is machine readable and identifies a product, usually found at the bottom of the page
2. Contents page- Indicates what is inside the magazine and on which page.
3. Font- The style of the typed writing. 
4. Sans serif- A style of type without serifs.
5. Serif- A style of type with serifs.
6. Headline- The heading at the top of the magazine.
7. Drop cap- Where the first letter of the paragraph is enlarged.
8. Puff- A block of colour on the front page with text on.
9. Cover Line- Information about a major article given on the front page of a magazine.
10. Tagline- The slogan of the magazine.
11. Typography- The style and appearance of the text.
12. Mast Head- A list usually found in the editorial page concerning staff.
13. Body text font- The font style of the main part of the printed text.
14. Rhetorical Question- A question asked which isn't meant to be answered. 
15. Style- The way that the magazine is written and presented.