Linguistics and Languages

Perpetrators in multimodal media discourse: a case study of personalization in images from The Telegraph

S. Shurma

Explore how visual and linguistic elements in news reports shape perceptions of alleged perpetrators. This study investigates the portrayal of danger across different groups and the implications for public understanding and law enforcement actions, conducted by Svitlana Shurma.

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Abstract

This article examines the visual and linguistic representation of alleged perpetrators in news reports from The Telegraph's online platform. The analysis focuses on how visual and verbal elements portray different groups of alleged perpetrators as more or less dangerous. Agency is analyzed through lens range, shot angle, and the direction of the perpetrator's gaze. The study concludes that the images aim to inform the public about the danger posed by these individuals and to legitimize law enforcement actions, potentially excluding the most dangerous actors from ingroups.

Publisher

Humanities & Social Sciences Communications

Published On

Apr 26, 2024

Authors

Svitlana Shurma

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