Magazine cover features Flashcards
1
Q
What is a masthead?
A
Name of magazine, may be associated with strapline
2
Q
What are straplines?
A
They make claims about magazine/give out info about content
3
Q
What are coverlines used for?
A
Enticing audience by letting them see the scope of articles, particularly the lead one
Personal mode of address + help signify genre codes
4
Q
What is in the middle + left area of the magazine cover?
A
Prominent coverlines - feature articles, important images, or a puff
5
Q
What is a puff?
A
A promotion or something valuable to the purchase
6
Q
What is the left part considered as?
A
The sweet spot/prime space
7
Q
Explain menu strips:
A
Usually found at bottom of page. Displays regular content
8
Q
How are images presented?
A
- 1 primary image
- 1 primary image + number of images structured to create hierarchy
- 1 primary image + secondary images
