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  1) What year was The Times founded and when did it start using the Times name? The Times, founded in 1785 as the Daily Universal Register, is the oldest national daily newspaper in the UK.  officially adopted the name  The Times  three years later, on January 1, 1788. Founded by John Walter in London, it was the first newspaper in the world to use "Times" in its title.   2) What content did John Walter suggest the paper would offer in the first edition? Political News:  Observations on the dispositions of both British and foreign courts for the political reader. Debates:  Reporting on parliamentary debates for those interested in public affairs. Trade and Commercial News:  Attention to the interests of commerce, with a strong focus on advertising. General Information:  A "faithful recorder of every species of intelligence". Amusements:  Features for entertainment. Morality:  A promise that the paper would not contain content that ...

  Audience 1) What is the Daily Mirror's audience? List the key statistics here. The Daily Mirror audience is older with almost half the audience aged 65+. In terms of social class, most are in the C1, C2 DE social classes. They are likely to be in the Struggler, Resigned or Mainstream psychographic groups.  The audience is heavily skewed toward older readers, with 66% aged 55+ and almost half (46%) aged 65+. 2) Why do the Mirror stories on the CSP pages appeal to the Daily Mirror audience? The stories are gossip based and this appeals to the lower class because it is more entertaining. 3) Why might a reader  enjoy  the Daily Mirror? Use Blumler & Katz Uses and Gratifications theory to add detail to your answer. The main reason we read newspapers is to find out what is going on in the world around us.  We find out news, different opinions and catch up with the latest gossip and scandal.  One of the main reasons we read newspapers is for entertainment....

  Language 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: title Pug:  attract the reader's attention and promote specific content such as offers, the paper's price, or issue numbers. eg captions. Splash Head: main, lead story on the front page, which is designed to grab the reader's attention. It is characterized by the largest headline on the page, often accompanied by a dominant image.  Slogan: brand identity but in a sentence. its short, and recognisable.  Dateline: The date it was published Byline:  the line of text, usually under the headline, that credits the author of the article, stating their name and often their title or affiliation,  Standfirst: a short, introductory summary of an article, appearing just below the headline but above the main body text, designed to hook the reader by expanding on the headline and prev...

  1) What type of news can you typically find in a  tabloid  newspaper? Tabloids typically feature sensationalised news focusing on celebrity gossip, crime, human interest, and sports. 2)  What type of news can you typically find in a  broadsheet  newspaper? A broadsheet newspaper typically features serious, in-depth news on politics, economics, international affairs, and cultural issues. 3) If someone is  left-wing , which political party in the UK are they most likely to support? Which newspapers would they be likely to read? They are more likely to read the Daily Mirror because it is more suited towards lower class people. left-wing party is on the labour side so they are looking towards parties that support the people and not businesses. Left-wing (Socialist): in favour of social equality and reform. The Labour Party is considered left-wing and the  Daily Mirror  generally supports Labour and left-wing causes. 4) If someone is  right...

 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/Next Steps yourself based on your scores. 5+  WWW: Kamile, effective use of notes to analyse section A TV Qs Well done for ensuring  you answer every question in time given. NEXT STEPS: 1) Add more specific examples / theories to your 20-mark essay. 2) Remember Q 5 is a synoptic. add CSPs across the course to support. 2) Use the mark scheme for this Paper 2 mock (posted on GC) 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 any example of dialogue from the extract such as ‘When Lyra says, “So you’re 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 - th...

  Audience 1) Who are the potential target audiences for Marcus Rashford and Kim Kardashian's online content? Try and cover both  demographics and psychographics . Marcus Rashford's audience includes demographics like young people, football fans, and supporters of social causes, while Kim Kardashian targets demographics like fashion-conscious individuals, aspiring entrepreneurs, and followers of pop culture and beauty. Psychographically, Rashford appeals to those who value social justice, personal growth, and sports, while Kardashian attracts those who seek entertainment, lifestyle inspiration, and are interested in celebrity culture and entrepreneurship.  2) Marcus Rashford’s online presence is partly driven by his excellent use of social media. How does he use social media to engage with his fans and make them feel part of his brand? Marcus Rashford engages his fans and makes them feel part of his brand by being authentic and using his social media platforms to discuss ...