Genre Conventions

• How does the image to text ratio differ between broadsheet and tabloid newspapers?

  Broadsheets have low, tabloids have high
• What types of images are typically used in broadsheet newspapers compared to tabloids?

  Broadsheets use formal, tabloids use exaggerated
• How does the frequency of lexis differ between broadsheet and tabloid newspapers?

  Broadsheets use less common words, tabloids use more
• What font styles are typically used in broadsheet versus tabloid newspapers?

  Broadsheets use serif, tabloids use sans serif
• What types of stories are typically found in broadsheet newspapers compared to tabloids?

  Broadsheets focus on quality news, tabloids on outrage news
• How does the use of color differ between broadsheet and tabloid newspapers?

  Broadsheets are more black and white, tabloids are colorful
• What language choices differentiate broadsheet newspapers from tabloids?

  Broadsheets use formal language, tabloids use humor
• How do the design and tone of headlines differ between broadsheet and tabloid newspapers?

  Broadsheets use smaller, balanced headlines; tabloids use large, sensationalised headlines
• How does the level of bias appear in broadsheet versus tabloid newspapers?

  Broadsheets have subtle bias, tabloids have overt bias
• What is the masthead?


  The title block of the newspaper
• What is the incentive?


  Encourages the audience to buy a copy of the newspaper
• What is a pug?

  Placed to grab attention
• What is a splash head?


  Main headline to leader
• What is the leader?


  The lead story for the front page
• What is the dateline?


  The published date of the paper
• What is the kicker?


  An article linked to a story inside
• What is a byline?


  The reporter who writes the article
• What is the strandfirst?


  The introductory paragraph often in bold text
• What is a cross-reference?


  Links to a continued article inside the paper