1. The Lead Paragraph:
* This is the opening paragraph of a news story.
* It's the most important part and summarizes the most essential information, answering the "who, what, when, where, why, and how" of the story.
* It's written to grab the reader's attention and entice them to continue reading.
2. Lead (as a noun):
* This refers to the person who is in charge of a particular section or topic within a newspaper.
* For example, the "science lead" is responsible for overseeing the science reporting.
Important Note: While "lead" is the most common term for the opening paragraph, sometimes you might see it referred to as the "intro" or "lede."