Questions for Found Story

For your found story analysis, write a 700 – 1000 word** analysis of the story that answers each of the following questions: 1. Why did this story resonate with you? What emotional reaction did you have to it? What elements of it stood out to you, and why do you think that was? If you’re talking about a dream, you can talk about how it made you feel, why you think it stuck with you, what effects it’s had on your waking life, etc. 2. Who do you think the intended audience is for this story? Why? Or, if you’re talking about a dream, what meaning (if any) does this dream have for you? Note DO NOT write that the intended audience is “everyone.” For example, if you’ve chosen a song, look at the genre of the artist, do some research about who usually buys their albums, the type of radio stations they most often play on, etc. All of that will figure into who the audience is as well as, obviously, the content of the lyrics. The same goes for a sad story about a boy and his dog that airs on Good Morning America. Who watches Good Morning America? Do some research. What about the content of the story? Is it likely to appeal to the type of people who spend their time watching Good Morning America? In other words, this question probably can’t be answered effectively in a few words. I want to see some thoughts about how companies, people, artists, and other craft and shape stories to appeal to a particular audience. 3. What do you think is the intended effect of this story? What’s it trying to do in the world? Why do you think so?