Language Analysis Enquiry (double page spread)

Linked below is a double page spread article that is similar to the sort of article I will be writing for my magazine's double page spread.

https://cpb-eu-w2.wpmucdn.com/blogs.grammar.sch.gg/dist/e/5/files/2018/01/10-Tips-1ybxzu1.pdf

Use this document to help you unpick the article and explore how the journalist is using words to create a tone, an impact and communicate their ideas.

The journalist that wrote this double page spread uses words that create a motivational tone throughout the article. This style significantly impacts the way the audience obtains the ideas being discussed in the article.

First, at the top of the page, "10 commandments" is written in an arrow pointing toward the article. The following subtitle reads "the rapper and musician's rules for life." In using these words, the journalist is communicating his ideas in a way that grabs the audience's attention. This impacts the article as it gives the audience a sense of productivity from the journalist's perspective. In other words, the tone is used in this way to motivate the audience. By following the ideas in the article, the audience will feel as if they will end up being as successful as the subject in the article, Wyclef Jean.

In addition, the headings to the 10 listed tips in the article impact the journalist's ideas as well. For instance, the heading "Music can save your life. Literally" has a significant effect on the audience. The choice of words in this heading creates a forthright and self-assured tone, giving the audience feelings of motivation. This has a big effect on the audience as the journalist displays personal experiences to influence their audience.

Throughout the article, descriptions in each of the 10 presented ideas uses a first-person point of view. This provides the audience with first hand experiences and tips from a well-known rapper and musician in the field of music. Again, this gives the audience inspiration to be as successful as the subject of the article.

Additionally, the quotations within the article from Wyclef Jean use some slang words. Some examples of this are "...one of the most mind-boggling experiences," "...would leave big tips, baby," and "I'm like the hip-hop Amadeus, man." These words help to communicate ideas by appealing to a younger audience who is looking into being a rapper or musician. They are also impactful on the audience's take from the article as they make the ideas being described easier to comprehend.

In summary, the words used in this double page spread article significantly impact and help to communicate the ideas of the journalist. These words also work in conjunction with each other to create a motivational and inspirational tone toward the audience. Ultimately, the article's ideas were well executed in a way that appealed to and impacted the audience.