Double Page Spread Analysis - Connotative and Denotative - 2

Denotative Analysis

The title of the article goes across the top of both pages, and the character file at the bottom does too.  They both use the same colour scheme, yellow, pink and red, and these colours are used less obviously in the rest of the article.  The box down the left-hand side of the page uses the same colour red, with the yellow writing for certain words, which makes them stand out.  The interview in the middle of the left-hand page has a pink box at the top, containing the introduction, and the pink is used to indicate the questions.  Yellow is used for the pull-quote in-between the two sides of the interview.  The Jonas Brothers are the main picture in the article, and the background is simple but eye-catching, because of the different shades of blue.  The word “rock” is in larger letters than the rest, with black outlines for each letter.  The picture of the DVD cover of the film also uses the same colour scheme, meaning that the colours are from the original film.

Connotative Analysis

The repeated colours create a sense of cohesion in the article, and the bands covering both pages make sure that both pages of the spread connect with each other.  The fact that a small part of the picture of the Jonas Brothers also crosses the gutter continues this effect.  The article is split into three different parts; information about the film, the characters, and an interview with some of the actors themselves (the Jonas Brothers).  The brothers look relaxed and dressed-down, like they are casually hanging out, as opposed to being busy, or obsessed with their celebrity status – their clothes and manner make them seem down-to-earth and approachable. The colours will be noticed by any fans of the film, which will entice them to read the article further, because they will recognise them from the film.  The simple background to the picture also helps to make the boys seem more casual and approachable, because they do not have anything intimidating or outrageous behind them, just a calm, blurry picture of a lake.