Aim: To consider what the purpose of a DPS is and the key features within them as an article.

What is DPS?
A DPS is a 'Double Page Spread' where there are 2 facing pages of a magazine where the textual material on the left continues to the right hand side.
Looking in 'Q' magazine there are DPS on

• 'Marked For Death' 50 Cent

 

• 'Secrets & Lies' Christina Aguilera

• 'The Odd Couple' The White Stripes

• 'Urban Myth' Run DMC

• 'Technical Knockout' The Matrix

Analysing a DPS about 'Marked for Death'

What does the headline suggest about the story?

In my opinion the headline is suggesting that 50 Cent is being threatened to be killed

What is the main message of this article?

"Former crack-peddler 50 Cent could become the biggest name in hip hop since his buddy Eminem. If he doesn't get his head blown off first, that is."

How does the first line try to interest you?

'50 Cent has bullet wounds. Lots of them.' This is quite shocking that someone with such a high reputation and such a role model could have these types of injuries, you wouldn't expect this. But however, a quote later on in the article says "...I've done bad s*?t. I've shot people." So saying he is such a good role model is a bit of an over statement.

What percentage would you say "quotes" are?

About 45% are quotes.