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GCSE English Language · key term
A short line beneath a headline that adds information or summarises the article’s angle.
Used by Edexcel
Paper 2
Revise: Writing an articleA strapline sits beneath the headline and expands its message. For example: Why working together needs individual responsibility. It should add something rather than repeat the headline in different words.
Paper 1
A short line beneath a headline that expands on the title or summarises the article’s angle.
Use the title given in the question. Add a strapline or subheadings only when they help communicate and organise your ideas.
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A strapline sits below the headline and adds something more specific.
