Glossary:
Masthead- title at the top of the magazine, usually central or to the left of the page.
Dateline- date the magazine was released and the price
Main Image- Large photograph or picture displayed on the front of the magazine cover, catches readers attention and is relevant to the main story featured in the magazine, also usually represents the audience in some form
Cover Lines- Short sentences displayed on the magazine cover that link to the articles and stories featured inside
Spread- A set of two pages viewed together, like when you open up a book
Left Third- Graphics and text that are aligned on the left side of the page/cover
Margins- Space that surrounds the contents of a page, can be adjusted to create more or less space
Downrule- Vertical line that is found between two columns of text to seperate them from eachother
Flush- To set out text or images along an edge of a page layout
Puff/Plug- Writing or statement used to attract audience's attention
Selling Line- Short and bold description of the different articles and stories that stand out to the reader and is often the main marketing point
Bar Code- Identifies product, used by retailers
Font- Style of text used by the magazine, can have an effect on audience
Colour Scheme- Combination of colours themed throughout the magazine, usually kept simple as can be important when relating to target audience, red is often used as it stands out more than any other colour
Gloss- Shiny finish applied to magazine after printing, hence 'glossy magazines'
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