daily ,irror

Question 1

what does the masthead for daily mirror suggest

Answer 1

• suggest paper will reflect the worlds news to us

Question 2

what does the strap line “fighting for all our futures” (daily mirror) suggest

Answer 2

• makes newspaper seem heroic & patriotic as though they are a strong leader within our community

Question 3

why has the o in the word “mirror” been replaced by an earth (daily mirror )

Answer 3

• suggests paper contains global issues affecting the world

Question 4

what does the mini promo “no 1 football pullout” suggest

Answer 4

• signifies this paper has the best football content - targets football fans (mostly working class males)

Question 5

what does the reference to pride of Britain suggest

Answer 5

• paper is patriotic
• representation includes groups who are typically underrepresented in the media e.g people with disabilities

Question 6

what does the caption “courage” suggest

Answer 6

• girl is brave & a role model to others

Question 7

what does the headline “beautiful, moving … inspiring” suggest

Answer 7

• audience should feel in awe of these winners & see them as successful & heroic

Question 8

how could disabled people feel after seeing this representation

Answer 8

• some disables readers may enjoy feeling represented as disability is often underrepresented in the media
• however others may feel this is a but patronising & condescending and they may prefer disability to be more normalised

Question 9

what does the big images & headline suggest

Answer 9

• large images are eye catching and help to engage readers
• large bold sans serif headline is eye catching too & connotes the importance of the issue
• small quantity of writing suggests a low literacy level for the average reader

Question 10

how is intertextual references used in the daily mirror

Answer 10

• “heat is on” is a familiar phrase from a song by Glenn Frey , targeting audiences over 45. Simple wording is easy to understand.

Question 11

how is hyperbolic language used in “summit to save the world”

Answer 11

• hyperbolic language make the situation seem life threatening & extremely dangerous

Question 12

what does “johnson issues a doomsday warning” connote

Answer 12

• represents climate change as very important & super dangerous

Question 13

what does “UN says last 7 years hottest on record” connote

Answer 13

• use of facts & figures are persuasive in making audiences believe the issue is getting worse

Question 14

how are enigma codes used in the daily mirror

Answer 14

• jump lines eg “turn to page…” help to engage readers into reading more

Question 15

what does the man in the main photos body language suggest (daily mirror)

Answer 15

• body language with out reached hands , leading face & a fiery backdrop makes this issue seem very dramatic and scary
• although he seems a little heroic , the loose framing make him seem alone & vulnerable
• caption calling him “helpless” adds to this representation of him (and humanity) being potential victims

Question 16

how is boris Johnson presented

Answer 16

• suit and tie represent him as wealthy , professional , high status & powerful

Question 17

what does the poppy boris Johnson is wearing signify

Answer 17

• reflects that this paper is a November edition , linking to Remembrance Day
• poppy signifies he wants to be seen as patriotic , respectful