Both pieces were captivating because of their interactive nature. The stories feel more of an activity than a burden or a chore. By adding tangible attachments (pictures, audio) it helps solidify the readers perspective of the piece.  I focused on Soon There Will Be No Survivors, a piece about Holocaust victims and their declining populations and living conditions. The Audio in the foreground of the piece right as it is opened pulls the attention of the reader right in before they even begin scrolling for words. This piece would not be nearly as gripping if it were not for the pictures and audio that’s included. The description of these unique individuals alone would not suffice. They deserved to be seen and especially heard. Though it somewhat interrupted the flow of the piece to stop and listen to each individual account,  the listener receives an experience from a first hand account of horror and adventure. I do think more pictures of the interviewee in their daily life would have been a good addition to the piece.

Putting pictures into my piece would make it far more interesting. Bits from my interview would allow the listener to become more familiarized with my subject, being able to put a voice ad personality to her anecdotes. I should also add a small clip of the pilot that she starred in just a few months ago, giving the reader a solid visual, further connecting all aspects of my subject. Why were books when you were young easy to read? Because of the pictures. They do a large majority of telling in a story. They are a refreshing rest stop for the eye that is required to enjoy, relax, and explore instead of wearing out the pupils with run on descriptive sentences.