To create catchy titles, it’s helpful to write down every word you can think of that relates to your topic. Use a dictionary or a thesaurus to think of even more words that are somewhat similar to those you already have. “Homework” and “Assignment” may be close enough synonyms for either one to be used as your main title word. What other words do you consider good matches for “stressful”? Make a list, either on paper or in a word document. Then study the words and see if any patterns emerge or if any words work particularly well together.
Alliteration often makes a title more memorable. By using this tactic, we can come up with options like: “Anxious Over Assignments” ; “Allergic to Assignments” ; “Homework Hang-Ups” ; “The Horrors of Homework” ; or “Why Homework Hurts.” Another tactic is to be as outrageous as possible to get attention. Yet another is to twist or adapt a common phrase or sentence that everyone knows. If you’re still stuck after considering a page filled with possibilities, walk away and let it sit for an hour or two, or even a day, if you have the time. Then you can come back and look at your options again with a fresh eye. Good luck!
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