Technical Code-
Layout of the page: Main picture stands out and is in the centre of the page to show the importance of the main article. The second picture of on the top right hand corner of Prince Harry, shows the high status' of the royal family. As it is the second biggest picture of the magazine. The magazine knows that they will be the main interest of the magazine. Also shows the class of the magazine, no real like stories purely based on the royal family.
Typeface/Font: Bold white font through out the magazine, But size varies depending on the importance of the articles and audiences interest. All upper case to show the importance of the stories.
Size/quality of the photographs: 3 are professionally done. The other one of Prince Harry is a more action picture taking by paparazzi This relates to 'The wild Vegas weekend' a picture that was actually taken whilst on holiday to show what hes really been getting up to.
Cropping of the photographs: None of the pictures are cropped.
How are the pictures related to stories: New born baby, so there is a family picture with their baby. Sarah Harding has a 'new beginning', she is dressed all in white and a white bright background,this sure the pureness of the new beginning themes of the magazine.
Why pictures have been used: To show what the article is based on. Attracts reader to buy magazine, if they see a picture of a celebrity they are a fan of.
Written codes-
Size of cover lines: All capitals to show the importance of the royal family.
Key words: Hello, exclusive, Kate, Prince Harry, royal report, court.
Missing information/fulfilling expectations: Royal report, this lets the reader think that something to do with the media, police, or anything that has been recorded down, that something has happened. This makes the reader want to read the article.
Persuasive language used: Royal report-Because its all about the royal family and they are always in the public eye and public's interest.
Symbolic Code-
Masthead/name of magazine: HELLO!-hello to show a welcoming of something new, so you can find out new information. The exclamation mark shows the importance and urgency of the articles. Red back ground in rectangle with the white bold upper case 'HELLO!' The read also shows the urgency, but can also represent things like love, anger, importance, covers everything in the article. White writing stands out.
Colours: White, red, black, white- fresh now information. Red- shows it is urgent to read.
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