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  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:  In publishing, a masthead is  a list at the top of a page that includes the names of editors, writers, and owners, as well as the title of the newspaper or magazine . Pug:  used to promote exciting news or promotions Splash Head:  The lead story Slogan:  a short and striking or memorable phrase used in advertising. Dateline:  A line at the beginning of a document (such as a newspaper article) stating the place of origin and typically the date, and often written in capital letters . Kicker:  A kicker is  an additional headline for your news Byline:   gives the name of the writer of the article . Standfirst: 

  1) Type up any feedback on your paper  (you don't need to write the mark and grade if you want to keep this confidential). If you only have marks and a grade on the paper, write a WWW/EBI yourself based on your scores. WWW- This is significant progress on previous assessments (up 21%) and would be even higher with a couple of elements of exam technique. Plenty to build on here, well done! EBI- The key aspect is question focus : reading and sticking to the question. Then you want to add more depth and examples to your essay answers. 2) Use  the mark scheme for this Paper 2 mock to read the answers AQA were looking for . First, write down a definition and example of non-diegetic sound (Q1.1 and 1.2).  All sounds generated within the world of the drama.  When Lyra says "So youre a kitchen boy then?" 3) Next, identify  three  points you could have made in Q1.3 - camerawork and the extract. Look for the indicative content in the mark scheme - these are the suggested answers