Language analysis of a Kerrang article

1. FAMOUS LAST WORDS
Language analysis of an article by Kerrang!

2. The article title
● The title refers to a previous song by the artist
● The band have broke up and this is "behind the
scenes"
● Gerard way and others went off to create their
own music individually so this isn't really their
last words

3. ● The article has a quote

4. ● Although an entire band has broke up they focus
only on one member
● Gerard Way was the lead singer

5. ● The opening speech to invite Gerard Way to
collect an award is within the article
● The speech was made by Kerrang previously and
they have it at the beginning of the article

6. ● The article uses conversational language to
appeal to the target audience
● Colloquial language is also used for the same
reason

7. ● The article is talking mostly from Gerard Ways
point of view making it much more personal
● Personal stories/anecdotes are used to give the
reader the impression that it is personal and raw