Question

Article: A story details the plight stray animals face in suburban settings. It explains how an increased number of stray animals makes people in an area less likely to provide care or show compassion for any of the local strays. The article includes data and statistics tracking changes to stray animal numbers over time.

Video: A video begins with footage of a person on their way to work stopping to feed and pet a stray cat. The video moves to an animal shelter to show overflowing cages and a phone with multiple lines ringing. The video discusses stray animals as a growing problem in the area. It ends by showing a person on their way to work shooing a stray cat out of their way.

Question
Use the article and video descriptions to answer the question.

Based on the descriptions, which medium is likely to have the stronger emotional impact?

(1 point)
Responses

The article is likely to have the stronger emotional impact because it uses verifiable data and numbers, making it hard for readers to deny the problem.
The article is likely to have the stronger emotional impact because it uses verifiable data and numbers, making it hard for readers to deny the problem.

The video is likely to have the stronger emotional impact because it allows people to see a vivid visual depicting the problem.
The video is likely to have the stronger emotional impact because it allows people to see a vivid visual depicting the problem.

The article is likely to have the stronger emotional impact because the writer can use vivid descriptions to explain just how hard it is for neglected strays.
The article is likely to have the stronger emotional impact because the writer can use vivid descriptions to explain just how hard it is for neglected strays.

The video is likely to have the stronger emotional impact because it has the benefit of audio, which could be used to play sad music.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The video is likely to have the stronger emotional impact because it allows people to see a vivid visual depicting the problem. Seeing the overflowing cages in the animal shelter and the struggle of stray animals firsthand is likely to evoke a stronger emotional response compared to reading about the issue in an article with data and statistics. Additionally, the video can incorporate emotional music or sound effects to further enhance the emotional impact on viewers.