Understanding Tabloid Language

What is a tabloid?

• A magazine

• A book

• A large newspaper

• A small newspaper

What does the term 'helicopter parents' refer to?

• Parents who are overly involved in their children's lives

• Parents who are strict

• Parents who fly helicopters

• Parents who are absent

What does 'Boom!' signify in a conversation?

• A mistake

• A sound effect

• Winning an argument

• A greeting

What is 'Eurageddon' an example of?

• A financial crisis

• A natural disaster

• Exaggerated language

• A new movie

What does the term 'mauled' imply?

• A friendly gesture

• A severe attack

• A playful bite

• A gentle touch

What are 'mantyhose'?

• A type of jacket

• Tights for men

• A type of shoe

• A type of hat

What does it mean to 'slam' something in a tabloid?

• To ignore it

• To harshly criticize it

• To praise it

• To lightly criticize it

What does 'flopped' mean in the context of a new launch?

• It was postponed

• It was celebrated

• It was a failure

• It was a success

What is a 'world exclusive'?

• A story told for the first time

• A fictional story

• A repeated story

• A common story

What does 'legbombing' refer to?

• A fashion trend

• A new exercise

• Showing off legs in a photo

• A type of dance