Make it Memorable 2

Read, in Dotson’s book, pages 43 thru 55. Respond to what you read, and use these questions if you get stuck: What strikes you as interesting? In what ways do you agree or disagree with him? How does this fit where you are as a writer, and how will it help you become a better one? 
(100 words minimum)
I found it interesting on the many different ways news stories could be presented. For example, some news stations present stories mainly through images or videos. Instead of reading paragraphs of words about a story these newscasters just present us with videos and images that usually get the point across. I'm actually fine with both video and script presented stories, but video is highly preferred for televised news. Aside from the presentation it is important that news castors draw attention from various groups and cultures. Keeping the viewers connected by using an active voice, rule of threes, and keep the sequences "interesting". It is also important not to overflow viewers with information about the news. It is good to keep it simple and directly to the point.      

So, Dotson highlights the following:
- How to defeat the TV remote control
- Be conversational
- Gobbledygook and cliches
- Active voice
- Write in threes
- Surprises

Doing the right thing

The strategy of being conversational throughout the writing is highly used in this story. In the beginning of the story the writer tells us a story regarding his past. His short story has connections with the twins that are in the story. The story itself is quite interesting itself and it makes the audience want to keep reading into it. There is surprising moments in the story like how Nate makes the shot with an injured arm. Nate also ended up giving back all of the money because he felt it was the right thing to do. Rule of threes also has significance in the story. Rule of threes occurs when the Vikings were notified of what the family did.   

 

End of a 12-son football dynasty for Minn. Family

This story had a lot of conversation elements included with in it. For example, when the interviewer would ask a question the responses weren't directly related to his questions. The surprise tactic was also used significantly throughout the story. An example of this can be the number of times the parents would attend the games because of their kids. The story is pretty interesting and active voice is used efficiently so the story doesn't get boring.