slug-line

Vocabulary Word

Definition

Think of a 'slug-line' as a brief descriptive header. It's used in written material like scripts or journalistic articles. It gives an overview of a scene or piece of content, and it's generally kept very concise.

Examples in Different Contexts

For screenwriting, a slug line (or scene heading) indicates the location and time of day for a scene in a screenplay. A screenwriter might explain, 'Each slug line in my screenplay carefully sets the stage for the action that follows, guiding the production team.'

Practice Scenarios

Impact

Scenario:

We need to correct some facts in this press release about our latest initiative. We should understand what each section is focusing on.

Response:

I appreciate the suggestion. I'll read the slug-lines to get an overview of each section's focus.

Tech

Scenario:

The recent system update seems to have caused some unexpected errors. There is a detailed document on our drive which can help us troubleshoot.

Response:

Yes, I've noticed the slug-line 'System Updates and Errors' in the document. I'll look into it.