How I Rode Cold Notes Straight To The Top

by Kevin Burton    Today we finish up the Dictionary Scoop website’s list of jargon phrases used in journalism. As I did yesterday, I will add to the list.    “Above The Fold” is a term that refers to stories and pictures that appear in the top half of the front page. It’s the part …

Crash Bang Hiss! Here’s To Onomatopoeias

by Dictionary Scoop    A language as elastic and adaptive as English allows for words that describe anything you can think of. And onomatopoeias stand out as vibrant threads that weave together the sound and vision of our daily communication.    These words echo the sounds they represent, adding a symphony of sensory richness to …