7 Elements
A Point of View
- The point of view of the story is sympathy and respect for the former journalist.
- The point of the story was to tell James Meadows’ death.
- The point of view was some fact telling, but had quotes from close friends.
A Dramatic Question
- A dramatic question is not really specified, but the question that can be inferred is why.
- Why did Meadows die because of a bike wreck?
- He didn’t die of illness or disease, but a bike wreck?
- Is his death fair?
- If he was still working for Rocky Mountain News, would he still be alive?
Emotional Content
- There were quotes from Meadows’ close friends.
- There were details of the accident.
- The story described Meadows’ heart episode when he fell off the bike.
- Meadows fell off the bike and had shortness of breath.
- His injuries consisted of broken bones and a collapsed lung.
The Gift of Your Voice
- The voice of the writer is not heard, but is heard through the story.
- His voice was a voice of respect and sympathy for the death of Meadows.
- The voice of the author allowed the reader to get to know Meadows on a different level.
The Power of the Soundtrack
- The story has no soundtrack, but a sad, classical soundtrack would fit this story.
Economy
- The story was somewhat told of James Meadows.
- The death of James Meadows was a sad story.
- There is a picture of Meadows and his wife dancing. He is smiling with his wife.
- He told the story of what happened before Meadows died.
Pacing
- The pacing of the story had to be slow because death has to be observed.
- There is pain, but in the end the story showed hope of his family that will carry on his legacy.
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