Line below the hed that attributes the piece to a writer.

• A. Dateline
• B. Lead
• C. Copy
• D. Byline

Answer: (D)

The line under the headline that attributes the piece to a writer is the byline. Its main job is to credit the author and identify who wrote the story, often appearing right below the headline and sometimes including the writer’s role or organization. This helps readers know who created the piece and can signal expertise or perspective.

Dateline is a location/date line that tells where and when the report was filed, not who wrote it. The lead (or lede) is the opening sentence or paragraph that summarizes the story's most important facts. Copy refers to the actual written text of the article. An example would be seeing “By Alex Kim” directly under the headline, indicating authorship.