American Soldier

2.
A. What is the most powerful image from the slideshows? Why?
The one with the crucifix is a powerful picture. It shows him turning to what he believes to help him get through his troubles.

B. What sequence of photographs is the most powerful? Why?
The Life In Iraq pictures are the most powerful to me. They all show how much pride in his counrty he has & that he's willing to fight for it.

C. How do the images work together to tell a story?
All the images show a timeline of his life.

3.
A. For the photos in which Ian is the main subject of the photos, in what tense are the verbs usually written?
Present Tense

B. How do the captions enhance the photographs?
They give a little bit more description than seen.

4.
A. Write three of your own captions to photos without looking at the caption written by the photographer. Be sure they are written in the following form. For this assignment you can make up names and facts to write your captions.

1st Caption: Ian helps out with the yard work at home before he leaves for his first assignment.
2nd Caption: Ian and his family share family memories by viewing pictures at his aunt Mary's house.
3rd Caption: Ian's friends throw a party for him before he departs at his girlfriend's house.

5.
A. How do these other features enhance the photographs?
It shows the bigger picture. It tells you what's actually happening as opposed to drawing conclusions & guessing.

B. In what ways are videos better than photographs? Provide an example from the Denver Post Web site.
You're able to hear the people's thoughts & opinions on the situation.

http://videocenter.denverpost.com/services/player/bcpid1554364439?bclid=1443772310&bctid=51904035001

C. In what ways are photos better than videos? Provide an example from the Denver Post Web site.
They show the emotions of the people. It's not heard. You have to try to understand what's going on for yourself. You have to put yourself in that situation.