Daily Mirror case study

 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: Title block of newspaper
Pug: Something to catch readers eye
Splash Head: The lead story
Slogan: Sums up the newspaper
Dateline: Date newspaper was published
Kicker: Story at top of paper to draw
Byline: Name of newspaper writer/journalist 
Standfirst: Introductory paragraph usually in bold

2) How much does a copy of the Daily Mirror cost? (Note: the current cost is different to the CSP edition - we recommend learning both).

3 years ago, the daily mirror newspapers used to cost 90p and now (3 years later) costs £1.80) way more expensive. Due to inflation?

3) What are the main stories on the CSP edition of the Daily Mirror (see above)? Make sure you learn the headline and what the stories are about.


They report on major news, but also include a lot of celebrities’ gossip, entertainment and sport.


4) Why is the choice of news stories and content on the Mirror CSP front page typical of a tabloid newspaper?

It is a typical choice for a front cover of a tabloid because it contain celebrity "gossip".



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

The Daily Mirror uses a lot more uses very few pictures big has a huge increase in size whilst having minimal text so the pictures catch the readers attention.

Representations

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

2) How does the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards represent ordinary British people?

3) How is climate change as an issue represented in the Daily Mirror? What evidence can you provide from the CSP pages to support this?

4) How are environmental protesters like Greta Thunberg represented in the Daily Mirror? Look at the inside pages to answer this.

5) How are different countries and political leaders represented in the Daily Mirror? Does this reinforce or subvert the stereotypes we usually see in the media?  



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