tsunami

• How is the style of the eyewitness account described?

  It is conversational in tone.
• What location is mentioned in the eyewitness account?

  Banda Aceh
• Which cultural reference is made in the account?

  Hiroshima
• What does the phrase "It's totally destroyed" illustrate?

  It uses a simple sentence with an intensifier. Not hyperbolic
• What does the use of "probably" indicate in the context of the report?

  It shows hedging and uncertainty about figures.
• What does the phrase "logistics remain a nightmare" convey?

  It reflects a semantic field of disaster. Pessimistic
• How is the U.S military relief effort portrayed in the account?

  It is presented with a biased perspective.
• How many charity organizations are mentioned in the report?

  About 200 different organizations.
• Which artist is referenced in the account?

  Hieronymus Bosch
• What does the statement about stepping on corpses imply?

  It reflects a detached, professional observation.
• What are the reported statistics for dead and missing individuals?

  95,000 dead and 77,000 missing.
• What does the phrase "likely to confirm the 77,000 missing" suggest?


  It indicates a realistic assessment of the situation.
• How is the structure of the account described?

  It is logical and linear, like a news article.
• Who is the intended audience for the National Geographic account?

  People interested in world affairs and tsunamis.
• What is the purpose of the account regarding the tsunami disaster?

  To shed light on the disaster and its aftermath.
• What conventions does the account meet in its reportage style?

  • Incorporates factual information
  • Uses specialist lexis like "triage"
  • Maintains a conversational tone
• How does the author convey their observations in the account?

  • Speaks simply and clearly
  • Provides a biased view towards U.S military aid