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The strapline ‘Voice Of YOUR school’ instantly initiates a form of authority in favor of the reader in the sense that the word ‘YOUR’ insinuates that the school belongs to the reader. This essentially gives the reader a preview into the contents of the magazine. By carefully analyzing the main image. We can interpret through the person’s eye level, the medium long shot in which creates the effect of the character looking upwards towards the reader, and the general respectful look on the person’s face, that the reader contains a level of authority over the magazine creating a sense of ownership. The masthead’s bold and upper case appearance essentially enhances the importance and necessity factor of the magazine insinuating that the magazine’s existence is essential. It also emphasizes the fact that the magazine’s purpose is to textually amplify the metaphorical voice of the school. Essentially, by using an extract of a renowned TV programs masthead, this creates a sense of escapism for the reader in the sense that it will replenish the memory of the show whilst infusing it with the school’s own talent. Thus enhancing interest in the article. Furthermore, the use of the renowned TV programs masthead creates a sense of personal companionship as it will inevitably be The anecdotal style stories are used to give the reader an insight into the contents of the magazine. The briefness of it gives it a prestige status as if to say that not much has to be said to explain the stories featured. Front Page Analysis
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Jan 22, 2017

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Page 1: Question One.

The strapline ‘Voice Of YOUR school’ instantly initiates a form of authority in favor of the reader in the sense that the word ‘YOUR’ insinuates that the school belongs to the reader. This essentially gives the reader a preview into the contents of the magazine.

By carefully analyzing the main image. We can interpret through the person’s eye level, the medium long shot in which creates the effect of the character looking upwards towards the reader, and the general respectful look on the person’s face, that the reader contains a level of authority over the magazine creating a sense of ownership.

The masthead’s bold and upper case appearance essentially enhances the importance and necessity factor of the magazine insinuating that the magazine’s existence is essential. It also emphasizes the fact that the magazine’s purpose is to textually amplify the metaphorical voice of the school.

Essentially, by using an extract of a renowned TV programs masthead, this creates a sense of escapism for the reader in the sense that it will replenish the memory of the show whilst infusing it with the school’s own talent. Thus enhancing interest in the article. Furthermore, the use of the renowned TV programs masthead creates a sense of personal companionship as it will inevitably be a popular subject to share amongst peers and friends.

The anecdotal style stories are used to give the reader an insight into the contents of the magazine. The briefness of it gives it a prestige status as if to saythat not much has to be said to explain the stories featured.

Front Page Analysis