http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1902477,00.html
The title of this article, "Pregnant Brit gets life sentence for drugs in Laos" seems rather appealing to anyone reading over news titles on the lookout to find an interesting one. As this is what happened to me, the title just jumped out, and i wondered what the hell did this women do. The author of this article Hannah Beech begins her introduction very well, opening with a joke and background summary of the story. "It sounds like the plot of a bad movie. A young British woman goes on holiday to Laos, but she lands in jail on drug-smuggling charges that could result in execution." Hannah unleashes her views and opinions on this story and also backs it up with facts pertaining what has occured in this event. Twenty year old Samantha Orobator was arrested in an airport in Laos with traficking and possessing 680 grams of heroin. Awaiting her courtdate Samantha was placed in jail and there is where she became pregnant, and yesterday was handed a life sentence. After the author Beech distributes the facts on her article she then discusses her view on the well known drug country, Laos. Talking about how the pizzas and other foods in this country are laced with marijuana or other drugs. Believing that this conviction will start the crackdown of opium distributing and prevent any other drugs from being easily accessed. Beech then sums up the article with another joke, "With Orobator's sentencing, perhaps the pizzas in Laos will taste a little less happy in the future." I really like the approach she used in writing this article, beginning with a joke and describing her feelings and views on this topic to connect and relate to the reader in the opening paragraph. Then summarizing the event and telling the reader every fact that is important and interesting so the story is understood and enjoyed. The final paragraph is again based on her opinionated details and approach, which i believe was a great way to attract the reader and sell the article.
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Nice overview of the article with a short summary to orient the reader. You have shown how the author starts and ends on a humorous note.
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I like the tone and easy flowing language. You tell it like it is, which makes it more fun and interesting to read. Good job
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