The Home page of the observer has many different media
language and techniques. Firstly, on the main page, there is a bar to bring
together all of the different types of main news into what’s the most
important and newest news. In this section they put some famous people’s
names in them because they know that these people have large social media
followings and are very popular which means their fans that see the celebrities
name, will be enticed to click on it.
They make the controversial topics the largest
and use varies different bright colours and in most cases out of context
language to draw viewers’ attention in and to make it more eye catching. There
is a quote on the home page saying "Can I forgive the man that raped
me". This draws attention to readers and makes them want to read it. Also
the observer has used the home page to create meaning by categorizing the most
important news and putting it on the front page. This means the news appeals to
the reader more.
Q.8 "Give two examples" for 5 marks
ReplyDeleteMark 1 out of 5
1. Comment on the colour of the masthead. The banner contains key information and grouped all the news headlines together: call this the news content banner embedded in the masthead.
2. It is essential to comment on what the royal blue and burgundy colours connote, so remember that in an exam!
3. Go for the big points to secure your 5 marks
4. Effect of sans serif which can also give it a modern, confident feel. However, this is ONLY in the title. The body font is serif.
5. The typeface that they have used in the headings? Name it! It is a serif font.
6. Comment on the orderliness and formality. Learn the other points to add.