Daily Mirror - Language and Representations

 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 of a newspaper or magazine that is printed at the top of the front page
Pug: Used to promote exciting news or promotions
Splash Head: The lead story
Slogan: A short phrase that is easy to remember
Dateline: Tells the reader where we obtained the basic information for a story
Kicker: An additional headline for your news
Byline: A line naming the writer of an article
Standfirst: An introductory paragraph in an article, printed in larger or bolder type or in capitals, which summarises the article

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 cost 90p in 2021 but £2.10

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.

They mention the global summit COP26 as well as the Pride of Britain awards

4) Why is the choice of news stories and content on the Mirror CSP front page typical of a tabloid newspaper?

It is a typical choice for a front cover of a tabloid because it contains celebrity "gossip".

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

The Daily Mirror uses a lot more uses very few pictures big has a huge increase in size whilst having minimal text so the pictures catch the readers attention.

Representations

1) What political party does the Daily Mirror support? Is there any evidence to support this in the CSP pages we have studied?

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?

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

5) Read the main articles on the inside pages. How are different countries, political leaders and Royals represented in the Daily Mirror? Does this reinforce or subvert the stereotypes we usually see in the media?