Article Analysis

Layout/Masthead

In this article there is clear layout. There is a bold

heading reinforcing to the reader the magazine

they are reading. Further, underneath there is a

direct address to the reader in “To our readers”

not only does this directly speak to the readers

but creates tries to create a community, by

saying “readers” states that there is a wider

audience in which multiple readers are welcome,

assembling a friendlier feeling towards the people

reading the article.

Font

The font used in this article is very consistent the

font is that similar to a handwriting style, this style

gives the article an authenticity. The font used for

the title is the same as the font for the sub-title and

main article text, further adds to the consistency

of the page. They editor has used a big letter “T”

for the beginning of the first sentence, by doing this

some character is added to the text instead of

being the same throughout. Also, the reader is

immediately drawn to the beginning of the text as it

stands out amongst the rest of the lettering.

Pictures Used

The is a main image in the middle of the page

clearly showing who the article is about,

it also gives a visual for the reader so they can

stay occupied. At the bottom of the article is

a printed signature of the person who this

particular item is about, this gives the content

realism, and can make the viewer feel asthough

the article has been especially signed for them.