Exam 2 Smith Chapter 13

Question 1

shocking pictures have had a tremendous impact on society

brutal pictures may be needed to

Answer 1

-have changed American attitudes on war
american life has been affected by news video and Tv
reach the hearts and engage the emotions of americans

Question 2

cereal question

how do newspaper respond

Answer 2

would i want my family to see this at breakfast table tomorrow morning

• putting notes that link pictures to website
• print reader alert

Question 3

two arguments for using grief pictures

however others contend

Answer 3

help explain event to readers
pictures can teach readers lessons about life

viewers dont need to see pictures to understand grief people experience when losing loved ones

Question 4

what questions can help separate images that need to be used versus those that are sensational

Answer 4

does the event have impact on comm. in general
is there an overriding societal interest in the event
does the photo further our understanding of some aspect of our comm. and help us make informed choices as a comm.

Question 5

should journalists help victims
humane side
jorunalistic side

Answer 5

jump in and help, esp. if only ones around

prof. resp. to provide public with an understanding of the tragedy