1. Front Page Analysis
The strapline ‘Voice Of YOUR
school’ instantly initiates a By carefully analyzing the main image.
form of authority in favor of We can interpret through the person’s
the reader in the sense that eye level, the medium long shot in
the word ‘YOUR’ insinuates which creates the effect of the
that the school belongs to the character looking upwards towards the
reader. This essentially gives reader, and the general respectful look
the reader a preview into the on the person’s face, that the reader
contents of the magazine. 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 Essentially, by using an extract of a
emphasizes the fact that the renowned TV programs
magazine’s purpose is to textually masthead, this creates a sense of
amplify the metaphorical voice of escapism for the reader in the sense
that it will replenish the memory of
the school.
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
The anecdotal style stories are used to give the creates a sense of personal
reader an insight into the contents of the magazine. companionship as it will inevitably be
The briefness of it gives it a prestige status as if to say a popular subject to share amongst
that not much has to be said to explain the stories featured. peers and friends.