Question

Show differences and similarities of a radio broadcast and a novel.

Answer 1

OK, first things first: can you think of any similarities?

Answer 2

(I can't access the links but I can probably still help you)

Answer 3

OK, that's a really good start.
What is the imagery about in each case? Are there any similarities there?

Answer 4

I don't know :/

Answer 5

It seems like maybe they both use imagery to capture the reader/listener's attention and intensify the story. Would you agree with that?

Answer 6

Yes

Answer 7

Do you notice any other similarities between the two sources?

Answer 8

All right, so for the imagery thing, go back through and find a quote where imagery is used.

Answer 9

Really? No other similarities at all? I bet there's at least one more ... even if it seems really simple and obvious! ;)

Answer 10

I don't know where. :/

Answer 11

how about when it's describing the martian? that seems like imagery to me.
or even in the very first paragraph, when it's just setting the stage -- that's imagery, too.

Answer 12

From the broadcast or novel?

Answer 13

the novel i think... check again and see if i'm right :)

Answer 14

Perfect! Imagery and description of the same thing in both. Good job!

Answer 15

Now, what are some of the main differences you see between the two things?

Answer 16

Wait I need two similarities

Answer 17

OK, so imagery and ... well topic is an obvious one but your teacher probably doesn't want you to say that ;)

Answer 18

see any other similar writing techniques in both? metaphors, building suspense, plot twists ...

Answer 19

Building suspense?

Answer 20

perfect!

Answer 21

But the example would be the same.

Answer 22

hmm ... maybe you could use part of the quote for imagery and part of it for building suspense?

Answer 23

that seems great!

Answer 24

awesome.

Answer 25

Ok so one difference is the novel covers the whole story and the radio broadcast does not, is that a good difference?

Answer 26

yep

Answer 27

Ok I don't see any more differences.

Answer 28

And I need 4.

Answer 29

hmm. is there any difference in the storytelling method? In other words, how they're presenting the information to the audience?

Answer 30

The novel gives a summary of events, while the Radio broadcast takes place at the event

Answer 31

I think

Answer 32

is the radio broadcast given in present tense or past tense?

Answer 33

Present

Answer 34

And the novel in past

Answer 35

There you go! (That's basically what you were saying, I know)

Answer 36

Haha! Are there any other differences you can see?

Answer 37

Is one more dramatic than the other? Or are they both kind of the same?

Answer 38

The radio broadcast is more dramatic?

Answer 39

I don't know, but go with your instinct. They could be the same, but if you can find a quote to back up how dramatic the radio thing is and how the novel is less dramatic, go for it!

Answer 40

"I see, do you still think it's a meteor, Professor?"

Answer 41

which one is that?

Answer 42

Radio broadcast, and this is the novel: There were raised voices, and some sort of struggle appeared to be going on about the pit.

Answer 43

hmm i'm not sure if the radio broadcast seems much more dramatic ...

Answer 44

oooh question: the novel is in the first person (I) what is the radio broadcast in? you could use that as a difference if it isn't in first person

Answer 45

So don't use dramatic as one of the differences right?

Answer 46

Novel is definitely first person

Answer 47

yeah, I'm not sure I'm feeling the dramatic thing. let's focus on the other differences.

Answer 48

so what about the radio broadcast? Is that in first person also, or is it in third-person?

Answer 49

Third person maybe? I'm not sure

Answer 50

does it say "I blah blah blah" or "They/she/he/it blah blah blah" (for lack of a better way to describe it ... lol)

Answer 51

Also first, sorry.

Answer 52

OK, well at least you can put that under similarities :)

Answer 53

Sorry, I have to go now. :( Hope I was able to help at least a little bit!

Answer 54

Thank you