Newspapers: The Times - Language and Representations

 Language

1) What is the main story on the front cover of the Times CSP edition and why does it appeal to Times readers?

The main story on the front cover of the Times (CSP edition) is climate change. This appeals to Times readers as most of their audience are well educated. 

2) List the other news stories and kickers on the front page of the Times CSP edition. Why do you think the Times selected these for the front page?

'The super-rich staffing crisis' is the kicker on the front page of the Times (CSP edition). The Times selected this story as most of their audience is upper class. They also promote their print newspaper by adding free delivery for six weeks. 

3) What is the main story on the inside page of the Times CSP edition and how is it constructed to appeal to Times readers? 

The main story on the inside page of the Times (CSP edition) is about climate change and  delayed flights. This appeals to Times readers as they might be able to relate to the delayed flights. They also might feel sympathy as there is climate change involved as climate change is something that affects everyone.

4) How are the Times front and inside pages designed to reflect broadsheet newspaper conventions?

The Times front and inside pages have are designed to reflect broadsheet newspaper conventions as the inside page contains lots of hard news and text. The front page mostly contains news about politics and the environment and contains nothing about entertainment. 

5) What does a close analysis of the news stories in the Times CSP edition suggest about the Times's political beliefs?

That they are right wing as they are trying to make Boris Johnson look like the good on the front page of the Times (CSP edition).

Representations

1) What representation of the Conservative Party can be found in the main story on the front page?

The conservative party is represented as positive as they are making Boris Johnson look good.

2) What representations of Britain can be found on the front of the Times?

Britain is represented as the victim as on the Times France and Britain are represented as rivals.

Newspapers: The Times - Language and Representations

 Language

1) What is the main story on the front cover of the Times CSP edition and why does it appeal to Times readers?

The main story on the front cover of the Times (CSP edition) is climate change. This appeals to Times readers as most of their audience are well educated. 

2) List the other news stories and kickers on the front page of the Times CSP edition. Why do you think the Times selected these for the front page?

'The super-rich staffing crisis' is the kicker on the front page of the Times (CSP edition). The Times selected this story as most of their audience is upper class. They also promote their print newspaper by adding free delivery for six weeks.

3) How are the super rich represented on the Times front page?

They are represented like they are above everyone as they have a lack of staff which includes ordinary working people.

4) How is climate change represented as an issue in the Times? Are there similarities or differences with how it is represented in the Daily Mirror?

Climate change is represented as an issue in the Times as it is the main story of the newspaper and it also includes the PM. The PM was conservative. This intrigued the audience of the Times as most of them are conservative. In the Daily Mirror, climate change is also the main story of the newspaper and also includes Boris Johnson but in a different way. The Daily Mirror represent Boris Johnson as angry and cruel while the Times present him in a friendly way. 

5) What representations can you find in the inside pages of the Times CSP? Focus on headlines, articles and images. 

Representation of Alok Sharma is powerful and dominant. He is also conservative

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