Jade Carter

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magazine analysis

TitleThe title is on a red background this is used to make the title stand out even though the image is in front of the title.

The magazine is called Q, it is significant as it links to cueing an album (Ready to play)There aren't really any significant words in the title of this magazine as it is just one letter although the letter does stand out on the red background, therefore I suppose the significant word is Q.

The gold medal is published on the front of the magazine to emphasize that they are number one and that reaching the 300th issue is a real achievement.

picture is the main eye-catching feature, the other features that appear on the cover include the title which is on a red background which stands out, a 300th addition gold 'medal' and some information about what’s inside which again reflects the target audience as teenager targeted magazines are full with information and are really over the top.

Q magazine looks similar to VIBE as they are both very simply laid out and the image is the main focus of the cover, although it is very different from rhythm and NME as they are both full and the focus is the whole cover not just the image so it is laid back slightly more, and there are a lot more words.

The image on the front of this magazine is extremely powerful, it overpowers the title as it is edited over the top of the title of the magazine to give it a 3D effect as it feels like Adele is looking and interacting with the reader.

Adele's facial expression is very serious, but it draws people in, the effect of her hair being blown backwards also draw people in as its different and appealing.

Adele's make-up is on thick yet natural and the way her hand is on her face is like she's hiding something which again draws people in as they want to know what she is 'hiding' inside.

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