ashore
definition: to or on the shore from the direction of the sea.
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- Sep 2020
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www.usatoday.com www.usatoday.com
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included a 14-year-old girl and a 68-year-old man killed
end of article is not a summary, but is an addition of elements to the tragic situation
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A Confederate statue in front of a courthouse that local officials had voted
government involved,emphasizing the importance of the situation again
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“It is clear that we did not sustain and suffer the absolute, catastrophic damage that we thought was likely,” Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said. “But we have sustained a tremendous amount of damage.”
Louisiana Government Edwards, + credibility importance of the current situation shown by mentioning the government intervention
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risk
awareness of the risks, warning readers
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In addition to the widespread destruction, a fire from a leak at a chemical plant sent a massive plume of smoke stretching for miles in the area, prompting authorities to warn residents to close their doors and windows.
Sentence is supported by a video, readers make visual connection.
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Restoration of basic services could take weeks or months, and full rebuilding could take years.
future consequences of the hurricane
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Edwards called Laura the most powerful hurricane to strike Louisiana, stronger than even Katrina, which was a Category 3 storm when it hit in 2005.
comparing hurricane Laura to a past hurricane, better understanding for the readers
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The Red Cross
author = + credibility by citing the Red Cross
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'Destruction everywhere':Photos show Hurricane Laura flooded streets, shredded buildings
(analyzing visuals), photos are used to "shock" the readers. many pictures show the biggest damages of the hurricane. readers are able to visualize and make a better connection with the text. they are aware about the situation.
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Category 4 hurricane, packing 150-mph winds
these numbers give the readers a better idea of the size and power of the hurricane. and also gives the author more credibility (accuracy used)
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'I didn’t know it was going to be this bad':Cameron Parish, Louisiana, bears brunt of Laura's wrath
statement redirects to another article about the impact of the hurricane - technique used to emphasize the importance of the subject and keep the readers interested
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The deaths included five people killed by fallen trees and one person who drowned in a boat. Eight people died from carbon monoxide poisoning due to unsafe operation of generators, including three inside a Texas pool hall, where authorities say the owner had let seven Vietnamese shrimp boat laborers and homeless men take shelter. The other four were in critical condition.
numbers reported, give more credibility to the author
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Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi.
principal locations affected
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Fatalities from Hurricane Laura
main point: fatalities from the storm
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