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?
Its about Boris Johnson and cop24. It appeals to them because they support Boris Johnson.
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?
They focus on celebrities and famous people.

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? 
They are written is san serif writing and appeals to peoples eyes more.

4) How are the Times front and inside pages designed to reflect broadsheet newspaper conventions?
they are designed the same as every other newspaper so people enjoy it the same. 

5) What does a close analysis of the news stories in the Times CSP edition suggest about the Times's political beliefs? they believe in keeping the rich safe and protected and portray their image as being positive and not negative. 

Representations

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

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

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

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?

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

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