Horny Spiders Invasion??

Horny Spiders Home Invasion

This story comes from The Sun, a tabloid newspaper which is known for 'comical' articles and sensational stories, and written by Alana Moorhead
Headline of the story - Giant horny spiders will soon be invading our homes – gives the slight scare factor and even funny element to the story with 'Giant' and 'Horny' drawing in readers and shocking them with such a comical headline. The address of 'our homes' shows how it's directed towards us, the readers/audience.

The caption underneath the last image describes the insects as an 'eight legged creepy crawlies” showing a very clear element of informality in this news article. The intention of this article from the perspective of the journalist is clearly to warn readers of said 'horny spiders' entering our homes but writer, Moorhead, added a comical element to the story to make it more light-hearted instead of alarming by comparing the 7.5cm spider to the size of your 'little finger'.

Amani Chambers