1. Identify the image that in your opinion is the most effective in developing the story as a whole and explain why it was effective.
I believe the first page of the poem text on page 1 is the most effective in developing the story because the image sets up the subject and relationships of the characters to the viewer. We understand that the story is about life and embracing all its wonders and laughter through loving your family and friends. Life is about fostering those relationships through the years of adventure and learning. The image shows a young family, engaged in play, enjoying their time together. In my opinion, this image is a perfect representation of the text.
2. Did the image and written narrative interact in a way that created irony, metaphor and/or metonymy?
On page 2, I have an image of a mother reading a bedtime story to her 2 tired children. I think this image is a perfect example where the written narrative and image create a metaphor. "For a very special purpose," is the text on this page, and in my picturebook this text has an underlying message of mothers holding a very special and crucial role in their children's lives. The bond that is made between mother and child through the intimate moments such as these, where a mother shows her love and devotion to her children by making sure they drift off to sleep with happy thoughts of lovely stories and the soft, soothing sound of her voice. I still remember these precious moments with my mom and this image evokes further metaphor through my memories and experiences. Bedtime stories are very precious times in my life and I only hope the rest of my viewers had that same love and attention.
3. Explain how two or more elements in the illustration help support and develop the story.
On page 3, there are several characters in a rough and tumble match of play. This interaction in motion, paired with all of the joyful expressions on their faces lead the viewer to relate to the words on the page. "This secret each human being." - we know what the previous pages have stated, and this image supports the dialogue by heightening the energy and power of the message. Everyone has experienced this type of joy at some point and can relate. We then understand that as humans and individuals, it is important for us to seek out our own happiness in life. It is our mission on this earth for ourselves.
4. Identify two elements that are repeated throughout a majority of the images. Explain how these elements support the story.
Two elements that are repeated are: the inclusion of family interactions, and them being engaged in intimate settings that are easily relatable. These image elements rooted with the power of the minimal text create individual pictures as a whole, and make viewers flash back to their own experiences. This helps them fill in the missing gaps of the story for themselves to complete. The text on its own is understandable, but paired with certain images completes the sentiment more concisely. The underlying message of the text remains the same, but depending on the images used, could drastically change the mental images we associate to the words and the story. The images hold a great deal of the power, which is what makes these types of assignments so interesting - viewing how different perspectives tackle the same problem is astounding.
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ReplyDelete1. Identify the image that in your opinion is the most effective in developing the story as a whole and explain why it was effective. Did the image and written narrative interact in a way the created irony, metaphor and/or metonymy?
I think the second and fourth image were most effective in developing the story. The story develops as a family embraces life and the challenges of raising children. The example of life as a family experiences it. It brings joy and laughter as well as challenge.
2. Explain how two or more elements in the illustration help support and develop the story.
Elements I recognized were the color used and placement of the individuals. The color is varied to symbolize how variegated life can be and the people/family are the focus and thus are central to the images defined with bright bold color.
3. Identify two elements that are repeated throughout a majority of the images. Explain how these elements support the story.
The elements of color and size and placement of the individuals are used to tell the story. The family events and cherished moments capture life with little ones and the embrace of family that brings love and joy to each person. The color is representative of the busy life of raising a family and the adventure that each day holds.
4. Does your peer's picturebook convey a different interpretation of the poem from your own? How? Why?
Your picturebook was similar yet different to mine in the interpretation of the poem. I focused on the family and how much goes into raising and nurturing a single child. Your interpretation developed from the concept of a family with multiple children all with different experiences yet one happy, busy home full of adventure.
1. Identify the image that in your opinion is the most effective in developing the story as a whole. and explain why it was effective. Did the image and written narrative interact in a way the created irony, metaphor and/or metonymy? The picture I feel that was most effective in developing the story as a whole is the image on the front cover. It illustrates metonymy because it symbolizes how chaotic life can be with children.
ReplyDelete2. Explain how two or more elements in the illustration help support and develop the story.
Position-The children are always located as the most significant part of the image. The children are always located in the image which shows that they are the central part of the family.
Color/Shadow-I loved the image that puts the light on the child while the mother is sitting there watching her child as she is reading to him/her. This illustrates how high in regards she holds her child. Excellent image.
3. Identify two elements that are repeated throughout a majority of the images. Explain how these elements support the story.
Postion-The children are always centrally localized to illustrate how important they are in the family.
Color-The color enhances each image to illustrate the love and bonds formed between child and parent.
4. Does your peer's picturebook convey a different interpretation of the poem from your own? How? Why?
Our picturebooks convey the same interpretation. We both put the children at the center of the family to illustrate how important they are. This was a great interpretation.
1. Identify the image that in your opinion is the most effective in developing the story as a whole. and explain why it was effective. Did the image and written narrative interact in a way the created irony, metaphor and/or metonymy?
ReplyDeleteI liked the third image of the father figure laying on his back and his family tickle attacking him. I thought this was most effective in developing the story because the purpose of life is to enjoy your time with others and family. I believe the image creates a metaphor because many people could look at this image and interpret it in many ways.
2. Explain how two or more elements in the illustration help support and develop the story.
The elements of repetition and characters enhance the story because the same people are in all the images and make them the center of attention in the story. The element of repetition is shown in the family aspect being shown in all the images. The connection of family and the same characters makes the reader feel as if they are seeing a family grow.
3. Identify two elements that are repeated throughout a majority of the images. Explain how these elements support the story.
Position and color are two elements shown throughout the story. The position of the characters is always the focus, particularly the children. Color is highlighted as the story images use the same colors throughout the book.
4. Does your peer's picturebook convey a different interpretation of the poem from your own? How? Why?
Yes this picturebook is different from mine because mine focused on each person finding their secret to their happiness and life path. This interpretation focused on a family and the life of that family. Both interpretations are unique and achieve their desired goals.