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burythelede


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  • idiom

    The term 'bury the lede' is a journalistic technique where important information is intentionally hidden or placed at the end of an article, instead of being presented upfront.

    - "In the article about the mayor's resignation, the newspaper buried the lede by starting with details about the city council meeting."
    - "The sports journalist buried the lede by beginning the article with a lengthy description of the team's uniforms instead of announcing the victory."

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brattle , brattled , brattles , brattling
Etymology
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The origin of the term 'bury the lede' is believed to have come from the world of journalism, specifically from the days of print media when articles were physically set in type.


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  1. The term 'bury the lede' is believed to have originated in the 18th century.

  2. The practice of burying the lede can also be seen in fiction writing, where authors intentionally misdirect the reader's attention to build suspense.


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  1. inverted pyramid: The inverted pyramid is a writing style commonly used in journalism, where the most important information is presented first, followed by supporting details. This is the opposite approach to burying the lede.


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Burying the lede is considered an unethical journalistic practice as it can mislead or confuse readers. It is often used for sensationalism or to manipulate public opinion.

How to Memorize "burythelede"

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    - To memorize 'bury the lede', remember the acronym BTL (Bury The Lede). This stands for 'Burying The Lead' which is the journalistic technique being described.


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