Daily Mirror case study lan & rep

 ) 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:a list at the top of a page that includes the names of editors, writers, and owners, as well as the title of the newspaper or magazine.
pug:Generally located on the corner or attached to the side of the cover, these elements are used to promote exciting news or promotions, for example, if the magazine is free. The idea is to make it stand out from the rest of the magazine by using bright colours and high contrast.
Splash Head: Biggest headline on the newspaper 
Slogan: short and striking or memorable phrase used in advertising
Dateline: a brief piece of text included in news articles that describes where and when the story was written or filed, though the date is often omitted
Byline: gives the name of the writer of the article
Standfirst: an introductory paragraph in an article, printed in larger or bolder type or in capitals, that summarizes the 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.
 The BBC didn't like Gary Lineker's political remarks regarding immigrants.

3) What is the 'pug' or smaller celebrity story on the front cover? Why might it appeal to Daily Mirror readers?
It's a miniature representation of a character from the television soap series Coronation Street. Readers of the Daily Mirror may find this appealing because it is an informal newspaper that middle-class people read in order to watch the show.
4) Why is the choice of news stories, content and page design on the Mirror CSP front page typical of a tabloid newspaper?
To appeal to middle-class readers, The Daily Mirror positions itself as a tabloid. Because of this, readers will find the news articles and page layout easy to read and will be encouraged to do so. 
5) What is the balance on the Daily Mirror front page between images, headlines and text?
The Daily Mirror will have more images, but there will also be enough text for readers to understand the story's events and central thesis.

Representations

1) What political party does the Daily Mirror support? Is there any evidence to support this in the CSP pages we have studied?
The crimson around the masthead clearly indicates the Labour Party.
2) How does the Daily Mirror represent Gary Lineker in the CSP pages? Why do you think they present him in this way?
Because Lineker tried to stick to the Labour Party's fundamental principles of equality, they present him as confident, proud of his statements, and fearful of the consequences.
3) How is the BBC Chairman Richard Sharp represented in the Daily Mirror CSP pages? Look particularly at the use of images on the front cover and the section on Sharp on the inside page. Give detailed answers with evidence from the CSP pages.
Given that he is probably a conservative member, which accounts for his strong convictions, they wish to hold him responsible for Lineker's conduct. In his photo, he also has a serious expression and looks under pressure. 
4) How are the Conservative Party represented in the Daily Mirror? Again, provide evidence from the CSP pages to support your answers.
The tabloid and left-leaning Daily Mirror will publicly attack the Conservative administration and support Labour.
5) Read the main articles on the inside pages. How are different people, groups and organisations represented in the Daily Mirror? Does this reinforce or subvert the stereotypes we usually see in the media?The way the event, issue, or social group is portrayed will determine how the audience responds. Newspapers are opinion leaders.

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