The Mirror

Question 1

Layout

Answer 1

The page is split between the political story and
a plug promoting the Platinum Jubilee feature,
with the political story taking prominence.

Question 2

The Sun

Answer 2

The masthead is bold and
recognisable as a red top, tabloid newspaper. The
typography chosen is strong, and the name of
the newspaper conveys messages about how the
paper may ‘hold a mirror’ up to what is taking
place in society.

Question 3

Slogan

Answer 3

‘Heart of
Britain’ suggests the role the newspaper has in
society and that it cares about what is happening
to the people of the UK.

Question 4

Headline

Answer 4

“12 parties now probed by cops, 3 attended by the PM, 1 was in his own flat, 300 pictures handed over…and still ZERO SHAME”
brief and dramatic, typical of
the paper’s style, and uses emotive language

Question 5

Main image and caption

Answer 5

The image of Boris Johnson dominates the front
page and anchors the headline – he appears
unconcerned. The newspaper reinforces this
viewpoint with the inclusion of the caption
‘I’M NOT GOING’ suggesting his failure to
take responsibility for what has happened

Question 6

Mode of address

Answer 6

The mode of address is direct, using
colloquialisms such as ‘cops’ and ‘lockdown
bashes’ to engage with the target readership