Analysing the theme and rhyme in selected news report in the Nation newspaper Department:English By: muhalhq Project ID: 7207 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThis research delves into the intricate role of theme and rhyme in news reporting, with a particular focus on selected news reports from The Nation newspaper. The study aims to comprehensively examine the utilization and implications of theme and rhyme within the context of journalism, offering valuable insights into their impact on audience engagement and comprehension. The research addresses a significant problem in the field of news reporting by investigating the often-overlooked literary elements of theme and rhyme. While news articles are typically scrutinized for factual accuracy and timeliness, the role of theme and rhyme in news reporting remains relatively unexplored. This research bridges this gap by shedding light on their significance and their impact on news reporting. The theoretical framework underpinning this study draws from linguistic theories, including Halliday's functional grammar, which defines theme as the point of departure for the message and rhyme as the point of arrival. Functional grammar provides a lens through which to analyze how theme and rhyme are employed in news reports. The research methodology adopts a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative data collection and analysis techniques. Data was collected from a diverse range of news reports published in The Nation newspaper, covering various themes and topics. Thematic analysis of the headlines and thematic content of news reports was conducted. Furthermore, alliteration, a form of rhyme, was analyzed in the headlines to identify patterns and trends. The findings revealed a diverse range of thematic content in news reports, spanning economic policies, national celebrations, education, security issues, and political developments. While traditional rhyme schemes were not prevalent in the headlines, subtle alliteration was used to create a sense of rhythm and emphasis. This use of alliteration enhances the readability and memorability of headlines, influencing readers' engagement with news reports ...Preview Download Preview +Other English project topics and materials you might be interested in»Stylistic analysis of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s half of a yellow sun»Factors affecting the choice of language in a multilingual society»Corruption and victimization in isidore okpewhotides and anthony abaghas children of oloibiri»Political corruption and symbolism in Adichie Chimamanda Ngozi’s half of a yellow sun and Okey Ndibe’s arrows of rain»A stylistic analysis of selected short stories in jasper Onuekwusi's the triumphant return and Chimamanda Adichie's - A Thing Around Your Neck»The society and the girl child in the bluest eye by Toni Morrison and Kaine Agary's yellow yellow»Struggle and survival in a cowrie of hope by Binwell Sinyangwe and the Cardinals by Bessie Head»The language of the Christian religion: A comparative study of roman catholic church and some selected pentecostal denominations»The post colonial experiences in warsan shire’s selected poems - ‘what we own’, ‘conversation about home (at the deportation centre)’ and ‘beauty’»The effect of the Nigerian Pidgin English on the academic performance of university students in Nigeria - a case study of National Open University of Nigeria students in Benin study centre»The misuse of the English articles in selected Nigerian newspapers»Linguistic stylistic analysis of Toni Morrison Sula»Feminism in African novels - a study of Amma Sarkos beyond the horizon and faceless»An analysis of the language of bank advertisement in selected newspapers in Nigeria»Thematic analysis of Besie Head's When Rain Clouds Gather