Magazine Layout Terms Quiz

What is a "slug" in magazine layout?

• A slimy creature
• A short, attention-grabbing headline
• The area between columns
• A unique identifier for a story

What is a "standfirst"?

• The first stand-alone image in a magazine
• The introductory paragraph of an article
• A section reserved for advertisements
• A decorative border around a page

Who is credited in a "byline"?

• The editor-in-chief
• The photographer
• The author of the article
• The graphic designer

What is found at the top of the front page and includes the magazine's name and logo?

• Puff
• Skyline
• Masthead
• Byline

What is a "cover line"?

• A line dividing different sections of the cover
• A line of text on the front cover of a magazine, briefly describing and promoting the content.
• A decorative border around the cover
• A tagline promoting the magazine

What is a "puff" in magazine layout?

• A small, attention-grabbing promotion for an article or competition
• The space between lines of text
• A type of font
• A design element used to create balance

What does "white space" refer to in magazine layout?

• Blank areas between columns and around images
• A type of font color
• The color of the paper
• The background color of the page

What is the arrangement of elements to create a visually appealing page called?

• Alignment
• Tagline
• Contents
• Feature

What is the term for an element that adds visual interest to a page by creating unequal visual weight?

• Balance
• Alignment
• Tagline
• Masthead

What is the term for the list of articles and their page numbers in a magazine?

• Tagline
• Contents
• Typography
• Skyline