Thursday, 2 October 2014

National News Analysis 7 - Disasters:

This article is about a natural disaster (Hurricane) in Haiti and how the disaster affects food supply.




5 W's:

Who: The citizens of Haiti who were affected by Hurricane Sandy.
What: Food shortages. 
Where: Haiti.
When: 2012
Why: The strong winds and heavy rain caused extensive crop damage.

News Values:

Amplitude: This event has caused serious problems for a large number of people.
Predictability: After reading about Hurricane Sandy it was expected for essential items like food to be in shortage.
Continuity: This story is ongoing as the article updates the reader about the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy.
Human Interest Story: This is a human interest story because the reader is emotionally moved and feels sympathy for all the people suffering in Haiti.
Negativity: The food shortage is going to affect many people's lives in Haiti.

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