In this article we can see examples of the media using emotive language to promote a feeling within the reader. Words such as 'addicted' and 'ragged' are used to describe young peoples relations with digital technology. However their choice of language makes it sound as if they're taking about something more sinister such as drugs.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/hoodies-louts-scum-how-media-demonises-teenagers-1643964.html
Although this isn't an article that uses emotive language or demonises the youth, it highlights the portrayal of youth within the media. The article picks up on the most common words that are used to describe young people through these articles, the most used word was 'Yobs', followed by 'thugs' and 'feral'. All of which are highly emotive.
http://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/teenagers-arrested-after-terrifying-18inch-sword-found-in-hackney-a3168216.html
In this article we can immediately see that 'teenagers' are involved as it is the very first word in the title. Also the use of the word 'terrifying' in the title creates a dramatic headline that will grab peoples attention. However it will also help associate the idea of fear and terror with all teenagers even though only two were involved due to the fact that it identifies the culprits as 'teenagers'.
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