Interview of Miles O’ Brien, CNN reporter to Brigitte Gabrille

The broadcast clip was about the interview of Miles O’ Brien, CNN reporter to Brigitte Gabrille, a Lebanese woman, a survivor of Islamic terror worn Amrerica,born in Lebanon now an American citizen and author of soon to publish book ‘Because They Hate’. Brigitte related the crisis in the Middle East from her experiences in Lebanon when she was 10 years old; the bombing of their home, when she was sent to hospital, living without electricity and other happenings brought by war. She mentioned that they really wanted peace but the radicals insisted killing Christians and fighting Israel. According to her, Hezbollah did not want peace with Israel nor with America nor with western civilization. She stressed that Israel was the one that have to be supported.

Analysis:

i. Use of broadcast language in the story\report

The host and the interviewee really know what the topic was about. Their statements were clearly delivered. Appropriate words were also used understandable by the average audience.

ii. Inclusion and Effectiveness of Actuality Materials

The flashing of the book on the screen written by the interviewee gave her an advanced introduction. Also, her statement was stressed out when it was flashed on the screen while the interviewer read it. The interviewee was credible enough to be interviewed because she had enough knowledge regarding the Crisis in the Middle East since she was a born in Lebanon and she was speaking from her experiences. Moreover, since there were some situations regarding crisis in Middle East that were flashed on the screen, the topic was given emphasis.

iii. Clarity of Communication

The flow of communication was very clear. The audience can easily understand what the two individual was dealing about. Questions were properly raised responded by the appropriate answers.

iv. Value of Pictures and Sounds in Enhancing the Content

The video and the statements flashed on the screen and the back up sounds gave more life on the broadcast story. Furthermore, it enhanced the delivery of the story.