Cubs Turn Blue for World Series Celebration"

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by Article: DPA/Newscom

Jubilant throngs estimated in the millions across the city met the team along a parade route that started at Wrigley Field on the North Side and wound along stretches of the Michigan Avenue shopping district and Lake Shore Drive.

Even the Chicago River, which is dyed green annually for Saint Patrick’s Day, was coloured swimming-pool blue in honour of the Cubs’ team colour.

At the Grant Park rally, where fans started arriving before dawn, the team organist played a few notes with the introduction of every team executive, coach and player to lend some of the Wrigley Field atmosphere, even adding flourishes to punctuate the speakers’ jokes.



dpa. Newscom

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Use the excerpt to answer the question.

How might the writer have conveyed emotions similar to the emotions conveyed in this excerpt in a different media format?

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Rather than explaining how the Chicago River was dyed blue instead of…

Answer 1

explaining, the writer could have used visuals, such as photos or videos, to show the blue color of the river. Additionally, the writer could have included direct quotes or interviews from fans and players to convey their emotions and excitement. Another media format that could convey similar emotions is through a livestream or recording of the parade and rally, allowing viewers to see and hear the cheers and celebrations in real time.