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  Representation 1) What political party does the  Daily Mirror  support? Labour Party 2) How does the  Daily Mirror  usually represent rich and powerful people? Daily Mirror presents rich and powerful people as normal people who aren't special.  3) How are celebrities usually presented in tabloid newspapers like the Daily Mirror? Look at the 'New Bond stars are revealed' story on the front page of the  Daily Mirror .   Celebrities are presented in an exciting way and how they are interesting people with their own secrets. 4) How are the royal family presented in the double-page spread 'Kate told Harry to make peace... then they all met up for tea'? The royal family is presented in an informal way and as a normal family so they can seem to relate to a working class audience. Also Megan and Kate are presented in a positive way and shown as not being the cause of the 'royal rift'. 5) Why do you think the  Daily Mirror  represents the ro...

  Language 1) Write the definition of the following key language for newspaper front pages: Masthead:   The title of the newspaper Pug: Something to catch readers eye. Splash Head:  The lead story. Slogan: Sums up newspaper Dateline: The date the newspaper was published. Kicker:  A story at the top of the paper to draw attention. Byline :  A line naming the writer of an article Standfirst : Introductory paragraph to article (usually in bold). 2) How much does a copy of the Daily Mirror cost? 95p 3) What are the main stories on the CSP edition of the Daily Mirror? The main stories are about measles vaccine and the Royal family (Harry and Williams rift being fixed through Kate). 4) Why is the choice of news stories on the  Mirror  CSP front page typical of a tabloid newspaper?  Typical tabloid newspapers tend to have more informal news that targets gossip around the royal family. This demonstrates how classic tabloid newspaper are mostly revolving...

  1) What were the first videogames like? Videogames in the beginning were 2D and simple while not being complicated in order for families to access at home. They were less popular among people as they were new to the idea to gaming. 2) How have videogames changed over time? Over the years games have improved from their graphics to the storyline and game play. Everyone can access games if its at home or outside at an arcade, It has become a normal way to entertain yourself and many teens enjoy the idea of getting distracted by the games.  3) What do the most successful games have in common? Answer this in as much detail as you can. Think about audience pleasures - what do people like about playing videogames? The most successful games are thought out and attract a wide variety of audience. Entertainment/ diversity- the audience is able to be distracted from their everyday life. Information- Survival games help the audience understand and learn the basics of surviving (mak...

WWW: This is a phenomenal response. well done! Great depth to your responses, excellent focus on the questions, strong arguments throughout. Keep this going! EBI: Revise a few key details for Lara Croft Go & Keep an eye on you written english. 2) On a scale of 1-10 (1 = low, 10 = high), how much revision and preparation did you do for your Media PPE? 6 - I revised by looking at media McGuffin and doing mind maps on the television and video games. 3) Use  the mark scheme for this assessment  to identify three points you could have made in any of the questions in Section A (Television).  In an attempt to grab the attention of the audience, the episode begins with a fast-paced montage recap sequence signalled by a ‘Previously’ caption on the first shot. This can hold the audience’s attention by quickly establishing genre while refreshing the audience’s memory of ongoing storylines. The dominant attitudes and values in the 1960s included...

  1) What type of news can you typically find in a   tabloid  newspaper?  Showbiz Gossip Entertainment  Sport 2)  What type of news can you typically find in a  broadsheet  newspaper?  Politics Sport Culture 3) If someone is  left-wing , which political party are they likely to support? Which newspaper would they be likely to read? Socialists and they support labour party. 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? Conservatives and they support the conservative party. The Times.   5) Why has there been a decline in newspaper sales in the last 20 years? As audiences can read news online for free now. 6) Why is a free press important in a democracy like the UK? Because people have the right to say whatever.