AMERICAN SOLDIER

A. What is the most powerful image from the pictures printed in the Denver Post over the three weeks they published images from the year of coverage? Why?
The photo of Ian after he confirmed with the army recruiting office,because the photo is symbolic of a journey of his life he was about to embark on.And further symbolizing his life was soon going to be at risk for his country,leaving family,and his lifestyle changing completely.
B. How do the images work together to tell a story?
The pictures are in chronological order of the events that happened, before,during,and after his army experience,that makes it easier for the readers to comprehend his story as a whole.
C. How do the captions enhance the photographs?
The captions further explain the photos.
D. Summarize the story of Ian Fisher, based just on the captions.
Ian Fisher left high school and joined the army at the age of 17 ,beginning his journey in the army.At first he did not enjoy his time in the army,but later adapted it.When his time in the army is done he Ian returns home and marries his Girlfriend.
E. For the photos in which Ian is the main subject of the photos, in what tense are the verbs usually written?
The verbs are past tense.
F. Break down the captions:
1. How many sentences are they on average?1-2 sentences.
2. Read the first sentence of a couple of them, what information do they provide?The first sentence provides information about the actions happening in the photo.
3. Read the second sentences of a couple of them, what information do they provide?The second sentence provides a quote from Ian or provides reason for the action.
4. If there is a third sentence, what information does it provide?
The third sentence provides background knowledge,or extra information.
5. Do any captions include a quote?yes.
6. Are there any that have four sentences?no.
G. Why do you think it is possible to tell a complete story with just photos and captions?
Because the minimalist information allows for interoperation.
H. If you can create a story with just photos and captions, why bother writing a story at all?
Not everything is able to be told through photos,and sometimes words are needed to do the explaining photos cant.