Task 10-Analysing a Magazine article

The language of the article is generally quite formal, quotes made by Cheryl Cole ‘’contact lenses are a good touch’ the language is not complex but it is very easy to understand. This suggests that the article is targeted audience is people who are also able to read at a good standard due to the wide range of vocabulary as well being able to read simple sentences .The artist featured in this article is Cheryl Cole she belongs to the pop genre ironically, but she is used as a tool to get the attention of Q’s audience which is predominately males.

The text is an interview and is structured in paragraphs, information is provided regarding the artist before the question asked is revealed. The response Cheryl Cole gives is reported using speech marks frequently throughout the text. There is bold letter C that initiates the change of topic in the article. The article is set out this way to appeal to the some what intellectually male audience.

There is a double paged spread to present this article, but the page on the right is taken up by an image of Cheryl Cole. The page on the left however consists of the article mainly but there is an image to accompany the article towards the bottom right hand corner of the page. There is also a highlighted quote which suggests that is the main topic of the article. The magazine clearly values providing facts about the artists from both the primary source which is them and the information provided form the artist herself Cheryl Cole.

The tone of the magazine is one of an informed intelligent fan, it is apparent that journalist is fully aware of the history of Cheryl Cole and the background information that is significant for the reader to know to ensure they comprehend the points Cheryl makes in her interview. For example the mention of how the band she originated form was formed on the show ‘pop stars the rivals’ this information would be significant for the readership to know so they can understand why she feels different now in comparison to how she used to feel.

Cheryl Cole is presented as being this fierce edgy woman and to some extent a ‘rock chick’ in the two images that accompany this article. The anchorage at the bottom of the page says ‘’I don’t know what I look like any more. Do you know what I mean?’’This caption gives meaning to the images as it suggests that the Cheryl Cole is in the pictures is in fact not the real her, and she is unsure of her identity and who she has become.

The style of the article follows the house style of the magazine. This is proven as the colour scheme is consistent white, black and red is used on the double page spread which corresponds to the style of the front cover. The dark and edgy images also follow the same style as the image we see on the front cover and contents page.