K6 – Structural Features found in Print Media

Question 1

Tell me 2 structural aspects

Answer 1

Page size, masthead, dateline, front cover flash, support story, cross reference, pictures, columns, headlines, caption

Question 2

Page size

Answer 2

• broadsheets : considered to follow a traditional format and are known to be quality and text based
• berliner : ‘medium’ sized; it’s also known as the compact type, formerly known as the popular press
• tabloid : smallest size, image based and associated with celebrity gossip

Question 3

Masthead

Answer 3

the title of a printed media

Question 4

Front cover flash

Answer 4

Adverts which are aimed at announcing promotions and are found on the front cover

Question 5

Support story

Answer 5

Secondary articles which are written on the front page

Question 6

Headlines

Answer 6

Titles given to the story

Question 7

Columns

Answer 7

Format user to present the copy onto the pages

Question 8

Tell me 2 uses of structural features in print media

Answer 8

Expose, inform, call to action, persuade, criticise, attract, sell, market, describe

Question 9

Expose

Answer 9

• corruption
• injustices
• scandals
• large texts in headlines are used to make it shocking for the audience

Question 10

Inform

Answer 10

• imp that the info given is true and factual
• mostly presented in all types of print media
• flash news is usually on the front page

Question 11

Call to action

Answer 11

• readers are “urged” to do something and feel good
• use direct speech when talking to the audience

Question 12

Criticize

Answer 12

• Pass judgements on other persons decision
• can be constructive
• harsh words used
• comics or cartoons are used to criticise someone