Research task 3C: Double page spread analysis

Ellie Money

Drop cap:A drop cap is used twice on this article. Once at the very beginning and again mid way through the text. The first drop cap is printed across the whole article in a bright red. This is to capture attention and show the importance of the information been given. The second drop cap is a more common type as it is only slightly nigger than the rest of the text and is printed in black. This still suggests importance however it is dominated by the larger red drop cap. Moreover, both drop cap's are used to display the letter ‘C’. This is to further use celebrity endorsement as the letter ‘C’ resembles Cheryl Cole. This is effective because this can be very enticing for readers.

Main image:The main image is spread across one whole page of the double page spread. This is a very common convention magazines use meaning that this specific magazine supports stereotypes for magazines. Also, it is effective because it appears creative and appealing to the reader. This is because it prevents there from being too much text as this can put off readers because too much text connotes with information being overly detailed or boring and shows the page to be busy or crowded.

Colour scheme:The colour scheme of white, black and red is again continued through the magazine as it is displayed on the double page spread. This is effective because it allows the magazine to link together and create an overall piece instead of individual pages/articles. Also, the use of black and white against red allows certain features to stand out because the red is so contrasting.

Quotations:A quotation is added to he bottom of the page to make the double page spread more interesting and allow people to feel more involved and encourage them to have their opinion with regards to the subject revolving the article.