EXPLORING THE DAWN'S NEWSPAPER COVERAGE OF THE PALESTINE-ISRAEL CONFLICT: A SOCIAL SEMIOTIC MULTIMODAL ANALYSIS

Abstract

The role of “The Dawn” in reflecting the Palestine-Israel conflict is assessed through social semiotics as it explores the things like phrasing, imagery and design. This paper focuses on the role of communication strategies being employed at the very core of a media campaign which evokes reader comprehension and, eventually, their viewpoint on the problem. The central consideration in this situation is design and layout, which dominate the multimodal portrayal of war. It ensures that those are not the voice that controls the way of seeing the whole picture. The article chosen will be assessed through linguistic choice, visual characteristics, and the use of expressions which is a qualitative study approach. The analysis clears the technical role of the mentioned components like decided locations, the shape-based symbols, directed lines, and metaphorical light which are all made to demonstrate the unanimous agreement and cooperation against Israeli actions. As shown in the research, The Dawn employs the semiotic codes that demonstrate the inherent power of the Palestinian community to prefer survival and solidarity while trying to stay strong under pressure.