Tuesday 15 December 2020

Newspapers: Daily Mirror - Language and Audience

Language


1) Write the definition of the following key language for newspaper front pages:

Masthead:Title block of the newspaper
Pug:Something to catch reader's eye
Splash Head:Lead Story
Slogan:Sums up ethos of newspaper
Dateline:Date paper was published
Kicker:Story at the top of the paper to draw interest in content
Byline:Gives the name of the article writer
Standfirst: Introductory paragraph usually in bold

2) How much does a copy of the Daily Mirror cost?
80p

3) What are the main stories on the CSP edition of the Daily Mirror (see above)?
The main stories of the daily mirror 
CSP are 'No MMR JAB .. NO SCHOOL' and 'Kate's bid to heal hurtful rift between Wills and Harry'

4) Why is the choice of news stories on the Mirror CSP front page typical of a tabloid newspaper?
Tabloids focus on celebrities, showbiz and news. Also has many images and bright colours

5) What is the balance on the Daily Mirror front page between images, headlines and text?
It is dominated by headline and images so it is easier to understand by the audience. Furthermore it has little text and bright colours so it stands out.

Audience

1) What is the target audience for the Daily Mirror?
The target audience for Daily Mirror are working classes and socialist
 
2) Why does the Mirror front page story appeal to the Daily Mirror audience?
Red Top to gain readers attention
Bold splash head as it is the lead story. Dominates and large font.
Kicker about the story at the top of the paper to draw interest in content
Pug in red to catch the readers eye

3) Why might a reader enjoy the Daily Mirror? Use Blumler & Katz Uses and Gratifications theory to add detail to your answer.
Stragglers as it has a cheap price and soft news
Aspires to learn about sport, gossip and royal families 


4) Why are print newspapers generally read by older audiences?
It is traditional and older audiences aren't familiar with new technologies

5) How is the 'Wills and Harry royal rift' story on the double page spread constructed to appeal to Daily Mirror readers? 
They put harry rubbing noses with an female MP
Also Harry with Kate to mend the rift

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