A/R: Over 400 persons displaced in slum fire outbreak

 

1. Does the image accurately represent the headline's message?

Yes . This is because it shows distressed women and children among burned structures and debris, clearly depicting the consequences of the fire in the slum.

2.What emotions does the image evoke?(Does it create urgency, sympathy or controversy?)

Shock and confusion, because some people appear to be standing still , looking around uncertainly, suggesting shock after the incident.

3.Is the image manipulated or biased (Does it frame the story in a particular way?)

It is not manipulated, but visually biased in a way that supports the headline by focusing on suffering and displacement.

4. How does composition affect storytelling?( Consider framing, lighting, and focus )

Framing: The people especially women and children are centrally framed putting the human impact at heart of the image.

Lighting: There are no harsh shadows or artificial effects , keeping the focus on the raw human condition and the outbreak.

Focus: The image appears to be in the broad focus, showing both foreground subjects and background details clearly.

5. Does the image add depth to the story or simply reinforce the headline?

The image goes beyond reinforcing the headline because it adds emotional weight,context and visual detail that deepen the viewers understanding of the situation.

6. Would a different image change the readers perception of the news?

Yes, changing the image can shift the emotional tone, focus and even the interpretation of the news story.

7.How does the image compare to others covering the same story?

Compared to other images, this one centers human story.It also captures the emotional and social aftermath, not just the event itself. It gives the greater emotional depth and relatability, making it more impactful in terms of connecting the audience to the victims.

8 . Is the image culturally or politically significant ( Does it reflect societal biases)

Culturally,it reflects the realities of marginalized communities, traditional gender roles and poverty in urban slums. Politically, it highlights the neglects of vulnerable populations and may raise questions about government responsibilities in disaster prevention.

Klu Angela Akua 

BABJ28027

Source: Citinews 

 

News headline: Deadly new Russian drone and missile attack hits kyiv

Name: Klu Angela Akua 

ID: BABJ28027

Source:BBC news 

1.Does the image accurately represent the headline's message ? 

Yes , because it shows how the building was being destroyed by the attack.

2. What emotions does the image evoke?( Does it create urgency, sympathy or controversy)

It evokes a sense of destruction,and curiosity because the women's action suggests that, they want to understand what happened, how it happened.

3.Is the image manipulated or biased (Does it frame the story in a particular way)

The image appears to be genuine reporting of a damaged building but its framing might be seen as emphasizing destruction over context.

4. How does composition affect storytelling?( Consider framing, lighting and focus)

Framing: it emphasis the destruction and chaos and caused by the attack.

Lighting: In the image, it appears to be natural with the building and women illuminated by daylight. This lighting creates a sense of realism.

Focus: The focus is on the building and the women with the surrounding environment blurred into the background.This draws the viewers attention to the main subjects of the image.

5. Does the image add depth to the story or simply reinforce the headline?

It adds depth by providing a visual representation of the damage caused by the event and the extent of the destruction and the impact on the building and it's environs .

6.Would a different image change the readers perception of the news?

Yes , an image taken from a different angle could provide fresh perspective on the event, highlighting different aspects of the story.

7. How does the image compare to others covering the same story?

Compared to other stories, it will be a unique representation of the story, focusing on the human element and the emotional impact of the event. Images also highlights the effects on local residents,such as displaced families, injured individuals for aid .

8. Is the image culturally or politically significant ( Does it reflect societal biases)

The image may reflect societal biases related to gender as it features three women in the foreground, drawing attention to their experiences and perspectives.The act of taking a photo of the building may be a form of documentation and awareness raising, which can be powerful tool for social and political activism .