sunson
what does "a fluff piece" mean?
the whole sentence,which comes from a movie,is that "A:I want to apply for a travel writing assignment. B:oh,I think I have a perfect fluff piece to start you off with"
Jun 17, 2011 11:04 AM
Answers · 8
I agree with Alan
June 17, 2011
A "fluff piece" is a news story or report which is unimportant, and normally it is meant to be cute, funny, or something like that. For example, if a reporter does a story covering kittens, its probably a "fluff piece". The news agency chose that story not because it was important, but because it is cute and may help ratings.
June 17, 2011
A piece that can be taken out and the original statement would still hold true. Fluff in reference to English structure means extra.
June 17, 2011
What's the context? the situation?
June 17, 2011
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