Exam preparation for newspapers

Topic: Media Language and Representation

Question: How does media language incorporate viewpoints and ideology in these front pages of The Sun and The Daily Mail [15]

Who are the viewpoints and ideology from/of ?

  • Readers
  • Newspapers
  • Intended audience (accepting of the forms and conventions)
  • Unintended audience
Band 5
Excellent consistent and accurate application of knowledge and understanding of the theoretical framework to analyse the newspaper front pages

Analysis of the newspaper from...

Theorists
  • State the theorist and theory briefly
  • Apply the theory and how it applies to the newspapers front cover 
Indicative Content: Question 2

Responses are expected to explore examples from both front pages of the ways in which media language is used to construct viewpoints and ideologies 

When answering the question be unbiased and add analysis, if greater emphasis or limited analysis is placed on one aspect it may bring it to Band 3

Be aware of the language of the question

Responses may be informed by relevant theories such as semiotics, however use of theories isn't required to access higher bands, responses in higher bands will explore media language, viewpoints and ideologies in detail.


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