1) “Sexy and serviceable with a dash of intrigue describes the 49er’s foray into the 2009 NFL draft.”
This was in the sports section of the SF Chronicle on Monday April 27. It is a kind of scene-setter lead because it gives some detail before jumping into the story.
2) “CHOMP CHOMP! On the off chance that you believe that one big game has cured the Sharks of their big-line blues, let us waste no time in presenting their next issues: the goaltender.”
This was in the sports section of the SF Chronicle. I believe it is a wordplay lead. It has an amusing start by saying “CHOMP” which is what a lot of San Jose Sharks fans do at the games.
I think I'd describe the first one as more of a "character" lead, since it's describing their draft choices, not a place.
ReplyDeleteI like "CHOMP CHOMP!" Definitely wordplay.
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