what is news

 


definition of newsA newspaper is a publication containing news, information and advertising, usually printed on low-cost paper called newsprint. It may be general or special interest, most often published daily or weekly.

top 10 news papers in the uk 

-the times 

-the daily telegraph- broadsheet 

-daily mail 

-daily mirror- tabloid 

-metro

-the guardian

-the sun 

-evening standard 

-daily express  

tabloid news targets 30-40 year old, image led 

broadsheet 50-70 writing led 

difference between tabloids and broadsheet front pages


hard news:

news and events which are reported immediately- broad sheet  

soft news 

less serious more gossip based- tabloid 

serif- broadsheet 


sansserif- tabloid 




































masthead- title and logo of newspaper 

caption- typed text under the photo explaining the image 

headline- the main story 

main image- dominant picture, often filling much of the front cover

stand first- subheadings that appear in the text of the article

byline- when the name of the reporter is included at the beginning of the article

standalone- block of text that introduces the story, normally in a different style to the body text and headline
 
splash- picture story that can exist on its own or on a front page leading to a story inside

cross- head- a phrase that summarises the main point of the article. Usually in large print and a different style to catch the attention of the reader

pug- usually at top left and right hand corners of page displaying  promotions, special offers or price of newspapers.

 the daily mirror uses house style - a company's preferred manner of presentation and layout of written material. 

identify the functions of a newspaper front cover. 
-provides readers with information. 
-attracts readers 
-demonstrates clearly what the news papers attitudes is towards the news of day  

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