The text I have written is a letter to a writer in the tabloid newspaper
Commentry The text I have written is a letter to a writer in the tabloid newspaper "The Sun". This text is written in a style aimed at an older reader who is qiute educated with the age varying from 30-50 years of age, or a perosn who has similar opioions on some tabloid newspaper articles as the person I have presented myself as. Unlike my first piece, my second piece entitled "extracts from moments in time" is not opinionated, although the sublect is the same, both pieces are presented very differently with the content, audience and purpose in mind. I chose the topic of how the media intrudes on the lives of celebrities, and both texts explore this subject. The second text is in an autobiography style, which explores the feelings of a celebrity on a personal level. This piece is aimed at people from the age of 18-30, because it involves some issues that I feel some people of that age might be able to relate to. To begin with I will look at my first piece. My first piece is highly influenced by one of my inspirational pieces and in it I have included as one of the main topics of arguement quotes form that piece. The formality of this piece is very formal, this is shown by the layout of the letter and the inclusion of of a return address in the top right hand corner. I have used standard english in this peice, which is also another reason for why it is aimed at qiute an
Analysis of three sun articles on the execution of Robert Harris
Media essay These three articles printed in the sun newspaper in 1992,approach the execution of Robert Harris in very different ways .The articles have chosen to cover different parts of the Robert Harris case. Article 1 is focused on the way Robert Harris died and the T.V reporter Michael tuck giving a graphic description of the execution and the build up to it .The second article is about he nuns including Mother Teresa who tried to turn the decision around so Harris's life could be spared. Article three gives a description of where and how the victims were murdered and what how the parents felt and thought of Harris's execution. The first article explains and describes what happened to Robert Harris. It starts with a detailed description of Harris's execution." Gurgled and gasped as cyanide gas choked the life from him". This has been written as the second sentence to give an immediate impact of disgust and it plays with your emotions and it makes you more interested and you want to read on. Once the writer has got the readers attention, he then goes to the lead up to the execution. The first article is very against the death penalty as when it talks about the execution was reprieved twice before he was finally gassed, the article tries to make you feel sorry for Harris. Michael Tuck describes the execution as "grisly" "and" not a humane way to die" and in this he is
Evaluation of Magazine Products
EVALUATION OF MAGAZINE PRODUCTS The magazine cover I composed was organised and categorised to its genre, which is that of a business magazine. This is recognised, without difficulty, by the target audience through several uses of common elements such as the narrative, structure and generic conventions on the front cover and content page. My target audience lies on a very broad scale of people in the social classification, which is based on earning power. According to Noam Chomosky, an American intellectual, society is made up of two classes of people and my magazine has hit both of these. There is a top 20%, the professional class. These are people who evidently have a true interest in politics and the rudiments of power that are associated with their position that are featured in the magazine. Then there are the remaining 80% who's main function is to work and follow orders, usually at the biding of the 20%. Their interest in politics is generally minimal. I feel my magazine also lies within this audience, as there are many prospects in the magazine for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to earn money and become suited in the top 20%. Although the social classification of this magazine is very broad there are certain subjectivities that make up the target audience. I feel that the target audience's self-image must be successful or that they have the potential to be successful.
Write a comparison of the two or three articles on the inside page of the Daily Express and the front page of The Times, explaining how the two pieces are appropriate for the newspaper for which they are written.
Write a comparison of the two or three articles on the inside page of the Daily Express and the front page of The Times, explaining how the two pieces are appropriate for the newspaper for which they are written. The reported story is that Peter Foster helped Cherie Blaire buy two flats in Bristol, while not knowing that Peter Foster is a fraudster. The Daily Mail released the story, followed by a front page article. The Daily Mail is a tabloid and uses a huge heading, wanting to use this story to attract lots of readers and pass on their message. The Times is a broadsheet and therefore does not use such a large heading but has a balanced view, on this story, giving facts and opinions. The Daily use a medium sized picture which is unflattering, as Cherie Blair looks very stressed out, guilty, panicked and very untidy as her hair is out of place. She is looking desperate and it looks like she regrets what's she done and wishes she could turn back time. This picture is a really emotive picture which makes the reader feels remorse for her. Her make up does not match her clothes; this is showing that is feeling too stressed to care about the way she looks. In The Times the central picture is of Cherie Blair and is very huge. The Times show a very emotive picture of Cherie Blair; she is looking up, this shows she is looking up to God and asking him to help her. This picture also
Two examples of newspapers on the market at the moment are: "The Sun" and "The Independent" They fit into the criteria of either Tabloid or Broadsheet. "The Sun." is the Tabloid and is owned by Rupert Murdoch, owner of a multinational corporation.
Language and categories Essay HARINDER SINGH Two examples of newspapers on the market at the moment are: "The Sun" and "The Independent" They fit into the criteria of either Tabloid or Broadsheet. "The Sun." is the Tabloid and is owned by Rupert Murdoch, owner of a multinational corporation. "The Independent" On the other hand is part of a smaller scale firm which is owned by John O Reliy it s distinguishable features and headlines class it as a Broadsheet. "The Sun." on the other hand focuses on a lot of gossip, celebrities and sport- especially football. The language is much simpler and doesn't go into as much detail as a broadsheet might. The language used by "The Sun." varies to that of "The Independent." "The Sun.' uses informal language and the news articles aren't as detailed as those from "The Independent." To be "The Sun." also has a tendency to hyperbole the article to make it sound worse than it actually is. The broadsheet gives you a more in depth and thorough read of the information it puts forward to you whereas the tabloid is a lighter newspaper to read as the newspaper doesn't have words that require a high standard of understanding of the English language and the articles are not too detailed so you can have a quick glance and get the idea of what is happening in the article. Whereas the broadsheet is laid out in a specific way with
'The language of Alice Munro's stories is ordinary but the effect that it creates is extraordinary.' Choose 3 stories from the collection and comment on the language Munro uses, showing how far you agree with this view of her writing.
"The language of Alice Munros stories is ordinary but the effect that it creates is extraordinary." Choose 3 stories from the collection and comment on the language Munro uses, showing how far you agree with this view of her writing. Within Munro's stories, the subjects, characters and language surrounding them seems ordinary, but the writing and effects that are drawn from the events are extraordinary. This essay will concentrate on three stories from the collection 'Selected Stories'. The three stories are 'Postcard', 'Miles City Montana' and 'Something I've Been Meaning To Tell You'. Within the collection 'Selected Stories' Alice Munro explores many themes. Examples of those central themes (common to all of the stories) include, the effects of small town life on the characters within the stories, life and mortality, social status and restrictions, gender differences and memories/family history. 'Postcard' displays Munro's intention to observe the extraordinary that exists below the ordinary. She does this in the story by exploring gender roles through the consideration of social restrictions placed upon women and the subsequent lack of power many of the women within Munro's stories feel. In 'Postcard' the central character Helen experiences this. Munro seeks to investigate and to make a social comment on small town life through the portrayal of gossip. "Lookit the
In this piece of work I will be comparing two newspaper articles about the same event. During the course of this essay I will discuss how this event is represented and identify any biases.
In this piece of work I will be comparing two newspaper articles about the same event. During the course of this essay I will discuss how this event is 'represented' and identify any 'biases. Representation is when you show or present something through the media. Bias is judgemental, and is also when a writer puts their own opinion rather than facts. In The Daily Mirror learning is represented by saying "learning can be fun", whereas in the Independent learning is represented by saying "pupils play to learn". In The Daily Mirror the writer has not included much information about the course, and also has made quite a lot of negative comments, for example the write has put a subtitle in the middle of the page saying "Tomfoolery"; this simply means that the course is about messing about, whereas in the Independent the writer has included all the information about the course that the readers will be interested in. The writer of the Independent has made positive comments, for example he has written "it is more of a relaxed atmosphere. We seem to learn because there are more resources" and comments similar to that mainly towards the end of the article, this is because the readers usually remember the last bits of an article they read. In The Daily Mirror the writer keeps on repeating words for example he has started 3 paragraphs with the same starting, which makes it clear that
Commentary: Newspaper Article about possible war with Iraq.
Commentary: Newspaper Article The newspaper article I have written is about the possible war in Iraq which expressed my opinion. It is an article that is totally against war and is to inform the readers the main objections by persuading them that it is right not to have another war. I'm sure I am not the only one opposed to war in Iraq! The newspaper was aimed at teenagers and students alike. I felt that it was much easier to aim at this age group because I am a student myself so it's like talking to your friends instead of addressing for example an older generation. The main points I want to get across were the American push for war in Iraq is illegal without UN backing, the Iraqi people have suffered enough, and the last thing they would want is another war. In this article, I am sometimes asking the reader a rhetorical question. Questions like 'Why would the training be so intense if there wasn't a war?' It seems a bit obvious answer of yes because there were around 150,000 soldiers in the region at the time. As you read throughout, it seems like I ask the readers some question. I ask these questions because I want them to think about certain topics like America. For this topic I asked 'Would you believe them?' when I was referring to America is saying Iraq has weapons of mass destruction. The article was aimed for teenagers and students so most of the article's
The Manchester Guardian
ASSIGNMENT 1 MEDIA STUDIES The Manchester Guardian was first founded by John Edward Taylor in 1821, and published on May 5 of that year. The Guardian was published weekly until 1836. In 1855 the abolition of Stamp Duty on newspapers permitted a subsequent reduction in the cover price. The Guardian achieved national and international recognition under the editorship of CP Scott who held the post for 57years. Scott bought the paper in 1907 and pledged that the principles of the paper would be upheld. He also wrote "Comment is free, but fact are sacred... The voice of opponents no less that of friends has a right to be heard" this has been quoted several times since then. The first key development, which I will analyse, is the abolition of the Stamp Duty in 1855. "Stamp Duty" is a tax, which newspapers had to pay in order to publish. Thus enabling the newspapers to be passed on to the customers. However only the more well to do people could afford the tax duty. So it's plain to see that the lower working class had no way of getting their hands on a mainstream newspaper In the late eighteen century the radical press emerged and although they didn't obtain significant advertising support, the radical newspaper were independent of government and political groupings in parliament. They became autonomous from the state through financial support other than
Compare 2 Newspaper Articles
Compare 2 Newspaper Articles p>It is generally believed that the purpose of a newspaper is to state the facts about what is going on in the world around us. However, media has long been a way of manipulating the minds of the greater population into holding certain values and opinions. Propaganda is used frequently in everyday life to manipulate our thoughts, and despite what the majority of us think, it does affect our opinions. In general, we believe that what is potrayed as 'News' is fact, but often the facts are twisted to support the political views of the Newspaper or journalist. This essay will explore the way in which this bias is put across to the reader in the medium of Newspapers, by comparing the way two newspapers, the Daily Mail and The Independent report on the same event. There are two main types of newspaper, Tabloids, like the Daily Mail, and Broadsheets, like the Independent. Tabloids are the most popular type of paper; it is often smaller in size, more colourful and relies on page three girls and other such shock tactics, to attract readers. Broadsheets are generally larger in size, more serious and less colourful. The articles I will be comparing are about a different approach to learning. They give their opinions on a trip organised to Butlins, a middle class holiday resort, for school children to look at different ways of learning maths by playing