- Find one (1) headline that you came across recently and thought it was great. Explain why it resonated with you. Please ensure that you base your answers on topics discussed in class. (6 Marks)
Headline: Team Italy’s espresso machine a hit at World Baseball Classic
The headline that I came across recently and thought was great was “Team Italy’s espresso machine a hit at World Baseball Classic”. The headline immediately caught my attention because I thought to myself “only Italy would have an espresso machine at the world baseball classic” which is something that someone who knows about Italian culture would understand the comedic aspect behind it. Based on what we discussed in class one of the main reasons I think this headline is great is because it got the reader’s attention which ultimately means the headline is working. The way the headline is about two completely unrelated topics (baseball and espresso) created curiosity for me and I’m sure other readers and is what led me to click on the article to find out more. Another reason I think this headline is great is because of the play on words with the use of the word “hit” that was used within the headline. Because the word “hit” can be used in the context of baseball it can intrigue the reader to find out more about what the relation is between baseball and espresso. For a more specific audience, the use of “team Italy” and “espresso” in the headline is something that would catch the attention of people who follow Italian sports and are interested in or resonate with Italian culture. Finally, this headline is one that is memorable, it is a short headline that is to the point but is interesting enough and contains topics that would get the reader’s attention and remember the headline. Overall this headline is great because it does its job. The headline catches the attention of the reader, is memorable, and is accurate. This specific headline is one that resonates with me mainly because I am Italian and have a connection with Italian culture and traditions. Although I think this headline is great because I am Italian, there are other factors that make this resonate with me. It made me proud to see the Italian baseball team being directly recognized for their love of espresso. Overall this resonates with me because I am able to connect this headline with my personal Italian heritage and that we share a common love of espresso.