Title/ˈtaɪtl/ Definition 1 of 5Pro Tip 1/3Creativity Counts Titles can be creative or straightforward, catching interest or conveying content. 'To Kill a Mockingbird' is more creative than 'Bird Law'. Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Spoilers A title should not give away key plot points or the ending. Calling a mystery novel 'The Butler Did It' would spoil the story. Pro Tip 3/3Cultural References Understand references; titles often include puns, quotes, or allusions. 'The Fault in Our Stars' alludes to a line from Shakespeare.