Analysis of double page spread

Analysis of double page spread

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  The layout ofthis double page spread is really in effect because not many bright colours are used which will not devastate the reader from reading the magazine. On this double page spread, the main focus is the big image of Jenna Mcdougal and the big font which is a rhetorical question which makes the reader feel engaged. This will attract the reader because Jenna Mcdougal is very popular which will make the reader want to read more about her. Also, the rhetorical question which has been used encourages the reader to red on as they want to know what the magazine is about. The font used is very interesting and funky and the way the word ‘scared’ is in red makes the page stand out more. Also, the image of Jenna Mcdougal is very natural and casual which appeals to the audience as they would relate her to a normal, average person rather than a celebrity, The tone of the magazine seems serious as the topic being discussed is very serious. The article is structured into columns and the important information/quotes are in a bigger and bolder font, this created a stylish appearance to the magazine. There is a yellow box near the main image which gives tips to the reader on how Jenna Mcdougal tackled the situation. This makes the reader want to read on to see if the magazine contains any other tips or solutions. So this means there is personal identity in this magazine as it helps a person to figure out their own situation. Jenna Mcdougal is following the stereotype of R&B with her hair dip dyed in green colour and her casual clothes connotes she’s focusing on the music more than the image The white background is really common as most of the magazines I have seen have a white background on a double page spread. This makes the text and image stand our more to the reader.
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  The layout ofthis double page spread is in columns, which is a typical layout for magazine articles as all magazines are structured in column. It makes it clear and easy to read by making the font colour pink for the questions and the answers are in black font, so it separates the two and doesn’t get confusing. The colours used on this double page spread are pink and black which suggests that the target audience for this magazine would be females as well as men as they would pick the magazine up because of the image of Tulisa as she is very attractive As the previous magazine, the background is white which is really common as most of the magazines I have seen have a white background on a double page spread. This makes the text and image stand our more to the reader. The main focus is the title and the big image of Tulisa. The title is a inspirational quote by Tulisa and this can link to personal identity as it will help people realise how their mistakes have made them stronger. Also, the word ‘stronger’ is in pink font which shows the importance of the word in this magazine, This will attract the readers to purchase the magazine as the image of Tulisa is beautiful and she has eye contact towards the reader which will make them feel engaged. Moreover, Tulisa is very popular which will make the reader want to read on. There are two small images, one is an image of Tulisa in her band which shows she had made some mistakes in her band but that has only made her stronger. Also, the other image is of Tulisa and Jack O’Connell which is on the top right hand side. This would attract the audience as it would be the second image they see according to the eye position in ‘Z’ shape. Also, this is part of gossip which would make the reader want to carry reading on. The word ‘revel’ shows the media is trying to be a little noisy which is known as surveillance. This would attract the readers as they like reading gossip about celebrities.