News Article Analysis

Look at this news story how has it been constructed? Consider narrative, headline, the intro, focus.

Heading

In the article the news story has been constructed to draw the reader in through the use of the headline which uses news values such as negativity to play on moral panic from words like 'fear', as well as 'ashes' which suggests death. Furthermore the value of unexpectedness from the mentioning of the Moor, assuming the reader recognizes the significance of the Moor, instantly teases and draws in the reader from shock value as the serial killer is to be potentially buried with his victims, furthermore the use of elite persons from mentioning 'Brady' himself a fairly well known serial killer who killed children which also adds the value of personalisation as the audience feel disgust and hatred towards this man and emotional for the children and their families.

Intro

The intro uses the news value of ambiguity as it sums up the entire story in a non confusing way that is easy for the reader to understand, furthermore the use of mentioning serial killer and victims instantly grabs the readers attention as it generates drama and negativity which will spark their interest and want to know more especially as it appears Brady requested to be buried with his victims as a final sick request, which will create an emotional response for the reader also encouraging them to read on.

Focus

The main focus of the story continues to interest the reader as it adds a personal touch by adding quotes from one of the victims family member which will also add emotion and personalisation to the article, and the use of keeping Brady the protagonist of the article adds drama as he just died and there is controversy over what to do about his ashes.

Narrative & Structure

The narrative and structure keeps the readers interest and encourages them to read on by slightly variating the structure by adding quotes and looking from different viewpoints such as the family members of the victim to the Corona and funeral service. Furthermore the narrative also adds some more drama by including a brief 'what if' situation where it mentions about Brady possibly still being buried in the Moor with his victims. It also uses narrative by keeping the article predominantly ambiguous so the reader can understand making it easier for them to get their own opinion of the article and situation before them so they find it more interesting and have more of an emotional response to the article.