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9/11 Attacks Coverage: Analyzing Live Presentation Techniques

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Title: The Impact of Television and Broadcasting Affordances on the 9/11 Attacks Coverage: Analyzing Live Presentation Techniques. Question Answered: Referring to Jostein Gripsrud’s assigned reading “Television, Broadcasting, Flow: Key Metaphors in TV Theory,” discuss how the impact of the 9/11 attacks depended on the affordances of “television” and “broadcasting”. Considering the assigned reading “The Meaning of Live” by Stephanie Marriott, what techniques were used to organize and present the live coverage of the event? Name: [Your Name] Student Number: [Your Student Number]. Introduction Television and broadcasting serve as powerful mediums that shape public perception and understanding of significant events, such as the attacks of September 11, 2001. Jostein Gripsrud's analysis of television and broadcasting as key metaphors in TV theory provides valuable insights into the affordances of these mediums and their impact on how events are perceived and disseminated. Furthermore, Stephanie Marriott's exploration of the concept of live television sheds light on the techniques used to organize and present the live coverage of the 9/11 …show more content…

The metaphors within the words "television" and "broadcasting" underscore the unique functions of these mediums in providing visual access to distant events and disseminating information to a broad audience. Through techniques such as flow, direct address, and staging remoteness, television networks organized and presented the live coverage of the 9/11 attacks, creating a sense of immediacy and emotional connection for viewers. By leveraging the affordances and techniques of television and broadcasting, the coverage of the 9/11 attacks effectively conveyed the gravity and immediacy of the tragedy, shaping collective experiences and responses on a global

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