St Brendans Pre-Enrolment Task - A Level English Language

Task: Find 5 examples of different articles online. Insert hyperlinks of said articles and write a brief summary underneath regarding form-purpose-audience.

1) http://www.vox.com/2016/8/10/12389740/suicide-squad-dc-movie-universe-problems
An article detailing the problems the DC cinematic universe is facing, and comparing it to the far more succesful Marvel cinematic universe.
Form - It is a review, clearly laying out opinions and pictures from the film 'Suicide Squad'
Purpose - It intends to lay out the reviewers opinion of the film, comparing it to another franchise.
Audience - It is aimed at fans of the franchise, or people who share the same opinion. The style of writing shows it is aimed at slightly older fans, probably late teens/early 20s. Probably aimed more toward male fans.

2 )http://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/tyler-joseph-to-twenty-one-pilots-fans-i-love-to-brag-about-you
An article about the lead singer of twenty one pilots keeping in touch with his fans as the band continues to gain fame and popularity, showing an 'open letter' he has written to the fanbase.
Form - a simplistic article, mostly to show the 'open letter' that the singer had written. It is short and gets straight to the point.
Purpose - The article has the obvious intent of simply showing fans of the band what the lead singer has said. It also voices an opinion, calling the sentiment 'sweet'.
Audience - Since the website is linked to a magazine, fans of the magazine are likely to be interested, as well as fans of the band themselves. Mostly teens, but an even mix between the genders.

3) http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/08/09/pokemon-go-is-reclaiming-britains-streets-as-a-playground-claims/
An article praising the recent craze 'pokemon go' as it encourages children to 'reclaim Britains streets as playgrounds'
Form - A lenthy, indepth article that includes medical professional imput. Lists the potential benefits and also includes a video about the game itself.
Purpose - Possibly to combat negative views of the game. Shows the health benefits.
Audience - Aimed at critics of the game, and also possibly parents to show them that their kids are not simply wasting their life staring at a screen, but utilising the game to spend time outside.

4) https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/aug/04/marina-joyce-internet-hysteria-witch-hunts-cyberspace
The article details the strange 'internet hysteria' that surrounded 19 year old Marina Joyce whose fans claimed was 'kidnapped' last month. It talks about the hashtag #savemarinajoyce and the panic that the story caused her fans. It also mentions other cases of internet hysteria, such as when people tried to track down terrorists through reddit.
Form - Another lengthy article describing the story and how it lead to the false kidnap claims. It has embedded videos to provide a reference point for people who may not have heard of Marina.
Purpose - It is mostly to dispel the worry that some people may still be feeling, and keep followers of the unfolding story up to date. It also shows how quickly situations can deteriorate and get out of hand.
Audience - The guardian is mostly aimed at older readers, however the content of the story is likely aimed at Marinas fans and confused onlookers to the chaos that occured. However other parts of the article concern topics such as suicide and death threats so may be aimed at older readers than the typical 'youtube fan'.

5) http://www.telegraph.co.uk/theatre/what-to-see/harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child-sells-out-again-leaving-many-f/
The article details frustation of Harry Potter fans as tickets to the broadway production sells out in minutes.
Form - An article laden with tweets and 'gifs' taken straight from the dissapointed fans. Also includes a video.
Purpose - Shows that frustrated fans are not alone and the problem has affected many others. The end of the article also introduces the actors and has a few pictures of the performance.
Audience - Mostly aimed at angry and dissapointed fans. Probably in early to mid 20s, as they were growing up as the books came out. Fans of Harry Potter.