Media essay: analysis of boxing article

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Media essay: analysis of boxing article

The headline does what headlines do. It grabs the readers attention, and suggest what we expect to find when we read on. “NO ONE IS FORECED TO FIGHT” is a sharp phrase that goes straight to the point. The bias of the editorial is clear from the headline, and we expect to read something in favor of the boxers right to box, especially since they are not “FORCED”. As expected it is told with all the letters in capital. In fact, the headline rolls of the tongue easily, and this is mainly because of the alliteration of “FORCED TO FIGHT”, and the soft vowel sounds of the letter ‘O’. Also the rhythm of the headline is snappy, because all the words are single syllable words, again something that is common in headlines.

The content is written in a very clear and simple from, this technique gives off an effect making the reader want to read on and find out what the editorial is about. Immediately the text started with “Ban Boxing! It’s too dangerous” this is exaggerated. Facts about other dangerous sports are also mentioned, this is to backup boxing. E.g. “how many jockeys are seriously injured falling off horses?” and “how many rugby players are paralyzed with broken necks?” Rhetorical are also used near the end of the content. E.g. “But there was no clamour to ban motor racing after Ayrton Senna died” and “Why should boxing be banned when all those other sports continue?” These questions give-off a dramatic feel to the content and makes the reader reflect on what has been said.

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Most of the sentences of the editorial are short, sharp and simple. The sentences aren’t very detailed but provide enough information. E.g. “But we must not forget that no one forces them to box”, “They do it for the money”. The majority of the words used are very simple; most of them are single syllable or have only 2 syllables. Therefore this tabloid is attracted to basic readers.

The bias of the tabloid is very obvious. Although it says many good points that disagree with boxing e.g. “its too dangerous”, “of course it’s brutal and cruel”, near the closing stage ...

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