Media Language Front Page

Question 1

How is the page split?

Answer 1

• split between the political story and plug promoting the Platinum Jubilee feature
• political story takes prominence

Question 2

How does the cover reinforce the Tabloid convention?

Answer 2

• image led
• masthead is bold and recognisable as a red top
• strong typography
• Masthead coveys message about how paper may ‘hold a mirror’ up to what is taking place in society

Question 3

What does the slogan “Heart of Britain” suggest?

Answer 3

• role of newspaper is relevant and prominent in society
• the mirror cares about what is happening to the people of the UK - reflective of partygate lead story

Question 4

What does the headline “Zero Shame” suggest?

Answer 4

• brief and dramatic = tabloid
• use of emotive language
• yellow = warning the public about Boris and not to trust him

Question 5

How does the image of Boris Johnson dominates the front page?

Answer 5

• anchors the headline
• he appears smug/unconcerned
• newspaper reinforces his smugness through caption “IM NOT GOING” = failure to take responsibility for what has happened

Question 6

What does the image of Keir Starmer suggest?

Answer 6

• the caption says Keir Starmer is ‘Crushing’, reinforces the left wing stance of the newspaper

Question 7

How does the cover target the target readership?

Answer 7

• mode of address is direct
• use of colloquialisms such as ‘cops’ and lockdown bashes’ = engages

Question 8

How does the strapline suggest the mirrors political opinion?

Answer 8

• “Gray report fallout” = negative connotations through fallout