Daily Mirror Language & Representation: blog tasks
Language 1) Write the definition of the following key language for newspaper front pages (you may want to add an example for each from our Daily Mirror CSP): Masthead: The title (main heading) Pug: A promotional or significant message intended to draw the attention of the reader Splash Head: The eye-catching headline that is often used for the main story Slogan: Short and snappy phrase that encapsulates the brand Dateline: Tells us the date of publication Byline: Tells us the author of the article Standfirst: Introductory paragraph of an article 2) What is the main story on the CSP edition of the Daily Mirror (see above)? Make sure you learn the headline and what the story is about. Fujitsu post office scandal involving post office chief, Paula Vennells 3) What is the 'pug' or smaller celebrity story on the front cover? Why might it appeal to Daily Mirror readers? Intrigues soft news readers with entertainment and gossip 4) Why is the choice of news stories, content and page de...