Newspaper Article Homework

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5091399/Missing-explorer-s-wife-s-relief-s-safe.html

Article on Missing British Traveller

Language- The average number or words per sentence is about 30-40. This article is a positive one, therefore the words and language used will be positive as well. For example, 'relief' , 'safe' and 'amazing were among the words used. 'Relief' being repeated a few times throughout. These type of words will make the reader and audience feel relieved for the family.

Content-  In this article, the first bits mentioned are where he was spotted. The next part talks about the reactions of his wife and close friends. Also, mentioned is the start of his travels and there are images included. There is also an image of his wife and kids which will make the reader/ audience feel sympathy for them for what they might have gone through. Towards the end of the article, there is a quote from the main person involved; the father who went missing.

Style- This article has a formal tone to it. However, towards the end of this article, the writer has put in a comedic tone from the missing travellers brother-in-law who quoted that relatives will give him a ‘severe ticking off’ once he is back in Europe for leaving without a phone or GPS tracker.

Values And Attitudes-  The daily mail is a right wing newspaper which support conservatives. There isn't any biasy in this article because there isn't any political parties mentioned or government mentioned.

Photos-  On this article there are many photos involved. The first one shown is of the missing traveller and his wife. This is to show that the wife and missing traveller are close and it gives the article a personal feel. There are a couple of pictures of Benedict Allen on other travelling holidays which involve a tribe and in an icy surrounding. This is to show his passion for travelling and show he has experience. At the end, we have a video of the traveller giving a talk.

Headlines-  Headline starts off as a quote which instantly makes the article more personal. It doesn't instantly say the traveller has been found, instead it says 'Missing explorer's wife speaks of relief' which instead emphasises the missing explorer rather than him being found. It links with the main value of continuity, the story is being carried on.