Genre Conventions

    Cards (19)

    • 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