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: 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: used to promote exciting news or promotions
Splash Head: The lead story
Slogan: It's a concise phrase that captures the essence of your brand and leaves a lasting impression on your audience.
Dateline: tells the reader where we obtained the basic information for a story.
Kicker: an additional headline for your news. 
By-line: tells the reader who wrote the story
Stand first: block of text that introduces the story, normally in a style different to the body text and headline

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).
It costs 1.80 for each newspaper

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 clear, traditional front page that is presented on the printed edition

4) Why is the choice of news stories and content on the Mirror CSP front page typical of a tabloid newspaper?
red tops' and 'middle market' dailies.

5) What is the balance on the Daily Mirror front page between images, headlines and text?


Representations

1) What political party does the Daily Mirror support? Is there any evidence to support this in the CSP pages we have studied?
Daily mirror supports the labour party. The newspapers go against the rich and powerful people.

2) How does the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards represent ordinary British people?


3) How is climate change as an issue represented in the Daily Mirror? What evidence can you provide from the CSP pages to support this?
Climate change is represented by the image. To show this is that the image provides us a background of flames in the trees whilst a man is tackling it.

4) How are environmental protesters like Greta Thunberg represented in the Daily Mirror? Look at the inside pages to answer this.


5) How are different countries and political leaders represented in the Daily Mirror? Does this reinforce or subvert the stereotypes we usually see in the media?
The political leaders are represented 
That the daily mirror supports the labour party. This reinforces the stereotypes and gain more popularity.




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