abdi GCSE media blog

  Language 1) Write the definition of the following key language for newspaper front pages: Masthead: The title blocked the newspaper 'RED TOP' Pug: something  to catch the readers eye Splash Head: The lead story Slogan: Sums up ethos of newspaper Dateline: The date the newspaper is published Kicker: Story at the top of the newspaper Byline: The name of the article writer Stand first: Introductory paragraph usually in bold 2) How much does a copy of the Daily Mirror cost? A copy of the Daily Mirror costs 80p. 3) What are the main stories on the CSP edition of the Daily Mirror (see above)? The main story on the CSP edition of the daily mirror is The new bond movies, Measles epidemic fear and the royal family. 4) Why is the choice of news stories on the  Mirror  CSP front page typical of a tabloid newspaper? The tabloid usually features celebrity gossip, The royal family and sports. 5) What is the balance on the Daily Mirror front page between images, headlines and tex...

1) What type of news can you typically find in a   tabloid  newspaper? The type of news you would typically find in a tabloid newspaper is soft news such as showbiz, the royal family, celebrity gossip and sports 2)  What type of news can you typically find in a broadsheet newspaper? The type of news you would typically find in a broadsheet newspaper is hard news such as international culture, sports and politics.  3) If someone is left-wing, which political party are they likely to support? Which newspaper would they be likely to read? If someone is left-wing they would be more likely to support labour party and be most likely to read the daily mirror .  4) If someone is right-wing, which political party are they likely to support? Which newspaper would they be likely to read? If some is right-wing the be more likely to support the conservative party and be more likely to read the Times newspaper.  5) Why has there been a decline in news...

  Language and close-textual analysis 1) Write an NCIS analysis for the episode - using notes from the screening in class.  Make specific, detailed reference to moments in the text using media terminology (e.g. media language - camera shots and movement, diegetic/non-diegetic sound, mise-en-scene etc.) The Clip that  is used is  Clip: 00:00 - 03:10 Co-owner of a Lonely Heart Narrative: Cornkinus + April shared heart  sci-fi  Character: Shadow king helpers and April also the the shadow king which is the villian Iconography:swords, Anchor and blue glowing  Setting: Shadow kings cave also Aprils bedroom 2) How does Todorov's theory of equilibrium apply to Co-owner of a Lonely Heart? Try and use the expanded version of Todorov's theory: Equilibrium - Disruption - Recognition - Reparation - New equilibrium. Equilibrium-Previously on/Recap Clip Description- April's father Recognition- April and Ram in bedroom Reparation- April's dad confronts her New equilib...