Read the following transcript from a podcast interview and answer the following questions. (pg. 3)
Ms. COLVIN: … So, I tell everybody, say, you know how it felt? I said it felt like Sojourner Truth was on one side pushing me down, and Harriet Tubman was on the other side of me pushing me down. I couldn't get up.
ADLER: As we sit in her Bronx apartment, Colvin also remembers the moment the jail door closed, just like a western movie, she said.
Ms. COLVIN: When it goes, click, and I knew I was locked in and couldn't get out. And then I got scared and panic came over me, and I started crying. Then I started saying the Lord's prayer because I'm Baptist.
What disadvantage might there be in presenting this information in written transcript form only?
What advantage might there be in presenting this interview in video form?
Disadvantage of presenting this information in written transcript form only:
- The transcript lacks the emotional expression and tone of the speaker's voice, making it difficult to fully understand the intensity of their emotions and experiences.
- It may be harder to visualize and understand certain aspects of the scene, like the comparison to a western movie, without visual cues.
Advantage of presenting this interview in video form:
- Video would allow viewers to see the speaker's facial expressions, body language, and hear the tone of their voice, providing a more nuanced understanding of the emotions and experiences described.
- Visual cues would help in understanding and visualizing certain aspects of the scene, like the comparison to a western movie.
- Video format would provide a more engaging and immersive experience for the audience.