A-story
Primary narrative thread
The A-story is the main plot of an episode in television writing, carrying the most screen time and dramatic weight.
It typically involves the protagonist or central conflict.
Secondary plots are called B-story, C-story, and so on: The A-story follows the murder investigation while the B-story deals with the detective's marriage troubles.
Distinct part of whole
- packageWrapped item for delivery
- reportFormal written findings
- anchorSecures ships to seabed
- newscastBroadcast of current events
broadcast · primetime · ratings · airtime · lead-in · teaser · soundbite · rundown
Dense metal, symbol Pb
- headlineNews article title
- front-pageTop newspaper coverage
- breakingComing apart suddenly
- scoopFirst-reported story
exclusive · byline · newsworthy · above-the-fold · banner · splash · feature · primetime
Deceptive outward appearance
- shopfrontRetail establishment's street-facing exterior
- ground-floorLowest inhabited story
- storefrontRetail facade facing street
- entrancePoint of access
awning · commercial · pedestrian · sidewalk · marquee · canopy · signage · frontage
segment
Distinct part of whole
newscast · broadcast · primetime · ratings · airtime · lead-in · teaser · soundbite · rundown · producer
lead
Dense metal, symbol Pb
- headlineNews article title
- front-pageTop newspaper coverage
- breakingComing apart suddenly
scoop · exclusive · byline · newsworthy · above-the-fold · banner · splash · feature · primetime · lede
facade
Deceptive outward appearance
- shopfrontRetail establishment's street-facing exterior
- ground-floorLowest inhabited story
- storefrontRetail facade facing street
entrance · awning · commercial · pedestrian · sidewalk · marquee · canopy · signage · frontage · lobby