Which term describes a smaller title under the main title that tells what the text is about?

• A. Article
• B. Subheading
• C. Memoir
• D. Main Idea

Answer: (B)

The term you’re looking for is subheading. A subheading sits under the main title and gives a more specific hint about what the upcoming section will cover. It helps you navigate the text by signaling the focus of each part, without describing the overall message of the entire piece.

Think of the main title as giving the broad topic of the whole text, while a subheading named under it tells you what that particular section will discuss. This is different from an article, which is the whole piece of writing; a memoir, which is a personal narrative about someone's life; and the main idea, which is the central point the author wants you to take away after reading the whole text.