The Guardian case study contexts

Question 1

outline an example of cultural context form the set text of The G

Answer 1

• “From a wild elephants blast to a spiritual jazz sounds, Wynton Marsalis’ new concerto is a world tour in trumpet”
• content is geared toward ABC1 audience
• contains high level lexis, heavy body text
• trumpeting is an acquired, high brow taste for M/C readers

Question 2

outline an example of social context form the set text of The G

Answer 2

• “Thousands of children unsure of gender identity, ‘let down by NHS’”
• is positioned in support of the children/ LGBTQ+ community
• displays their progressive, LW, liberal values

Question 3

outline an example of economic context form the set text of The G

Answer 3

• “Tax dodgers prepare to open your wallets”
• ‘dodgers’ is a negative depiction of upper class tax scammers
• stands in support for paying more tax - a liberal LW value

Question 4

outline an example of political context form the set text of The G

Answer 4

• “Unrwa is crucial to averting mass starvation in Gaza, says official”
• is positioned in support of Palestine
• uses iconic images, hard + international new focus
• displays LW, liberal thinking