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... How do the elements in newspapers combine to give meaning to the reader? I chose to look at the Metro's November 6, 2007 newspaper, to explore the way elements in newspapers combine to give meanings to the reader. The masthead is always at the top of the newspaper it is big so it can be seen from far. It is designed for the reader to distinguish what newspaper they are reading; it also has their website under the masthead www.metro.co.uk for future reference. In the top corner of the masthead there is a poppy. The poppy symbolises respect to the all the soldiers that died in all conflicts. The poppy also shows pride. The newspaper is in full print colour. This also attracts the readers' attention into picking up the newspaper. In the top right corner of the newspaper it advertises a competition where the readers can "WIN Tickets to Europe's coolest

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