News Key Terms
Context Refers to circumstances that can shape or influence something. Subsidary A small company owned and controlled by a larger, parent company. Mid Market Tabloid A newspaper that offers a mix of both soft and hard news content in its coverage of news to appeal to its target audience. Rhetoric Writing in a persuasive way to manipulate thereader into agreeing with a point of view. Ombudsman An official appointed to ivestigate public complaints against a company, organisation or public authority. Hyperbole Exaggerated statements and claims that are over the top in their expression. Progressives People who are forward-thinking and advocte social reform. Dual convergence Tabloids and broadsheets borrow conventions form each genre in the use of media language and values so they increasingly resemble one another. Platform A material or digital form, service or method of delivering media to an audience. Ofcom ofcom is the regulator for the sommunications service...