Daily mirror - language and representation

Language

 1) Write the definition of the following key language for newspaper front pages (you may want to add an example for each from our Daily Mirror CSP):

Masthead:titleblock of newspaper

Pug:something to catch readers eye

Splash Head:the lead story
Slogan:sums up ethos of newspaper 
Dateline:date newspaper was published 
Byline:gives name of journlist/writer 
Standfirst:introductory paragraph usally in bold 

2) What is the main story on the CSP edition of the Daily Mirror (see above)? Make sure you learn the headline and what the story is about.

The main story is on Gary lineker and how he posted a biased comment on his views of immigration.

3) What is the 'pug' or smaller celebrity story on the front cover? Why might it appeal to Daily Mirror readers?

The pug is of Gary Lineker and the title of it is 'get in 'get out'.It appeals to readers because it brings out questions to people 

5) What is the balance on the Daily Mirror front page between images, headlines and text?

The image is juxtaposed because it is a paparazi shot and Gary Lineker has a smug look on his face and it controverses the text of 'get in' 'get out'

Representations

1) What political party does the Daily Mirror support? Is there any evidence to support this in the CSP pages we have studied?

The Mirror has consistently supported the Labour Party since the 1945 UK general election.

2) How does the Daily Mirror represent Gary Lineker in the CSP pages? Why do you think they present him in this way?

They present him as a normal human being and juxtapose his image from the text.

3) How is the BBC Chairman Richard Sharp represented in the Daily Mirror CSP pages? Look particularly at the use of images on the front cover and the section on Sharp on the inside page. Give detailed answers with evidence from the CSP pages.

The BBC chairman is presented as greedy and only cares about his wealth and his money

4) How are the Conservative Party represented in the Daily Mirror? Again, provide evidence from the CSP pages to support your answers.

They are presented as supporters of Gary Lineaker

5) Read the main articles on the inside pages. How are different people, groups and organisations represented in the Daily Mirror? Does this reinforce or subvert the stereotypes we usually see in the media?

The BBC chairman is presented in a negative way and is only seen as someone who cares about wealth and money.
Lord sugar and Nadiya are presented in positive ways and share their personal experiences which are similar to Gary Lineker.




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