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Language and representation of Daily Mirror

  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 Pug: Catches  readers eyes Splash Head: the lead story Slogan: Sums of  newspapers Dateline: When newspapers published. Kicker: To draw interest in content Byline: Name of writer Standfirst: Introduction paragraph 2) How much does a copy of the Daily Mirror cost? (Note: the current cost is different to the CSP edition - we recommend learning both).  The Daily Mirror newspaper cost 90p 3) What are the main stories on the CSP edition of the Daily Mirror (see above)? Make sure you learn the headline and what the stories are about.   The main stories consist of the Pride Of Britain awards 2021 and global warming and rise of sea levels. 4) Why is the choice of news stories and content on the  Mirror  CSP front page typical of a  tabloid  newspaper? The content on th...

December mock exam: Learner Response

1. WWW: Rayan, some fair attempt in this paper. Signs of knowledge/understanding e.g Q5 and Q2 (20 Marker Q's. EBI: However, some careless mistakes and gaps in your knowledge - missing block work? Not reading the  Q's clearly? 2. Non-diegetic sound is only heard by the audience and not the characters. For example a sound track. 3.  Next, identify   three  points you could have made in Q1.3 - camerawork and the extract. Look for the indicative content in the mark scheme - these are the suggested answers from AQA. The opening shot in the extract focuses on the omelette in Will’s hand – almost a close-up – with handheld camera movement following the plate to the table. This focus on the food Will has cooked seems to establish him as the less dominant person in the relationship. The medium shot of Lyra suspiciously looking at the food reinforces this power imbalance in their relationship. • Camera angle is used in an interesting way in the extract. Will is often shown fr...