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-Shane Manney -U.S.M.C.

Interview Tips Biographical Data Information
[]A narrative essay makes its point by telling a story -the writing makes a point that is more direct -While it is common to write a narrative in chronological order (the order of time unfolding), it is not unusual for narrative writing begin in rising action and then unfold earlier times as they move forward. This is a familiar narrative writing strategy from the movie flashback. Experienced writers often experiment with narrative strategies that at once unfold the story (or plot), reveal a theme, and hold the reader's attention. -Narrative writing means, essentially, writing that tells a story. It might be fiction, or non-fiction. The main feature of narrative writing is that it spans time and has a plot--something happens that keeps readers reading to see what's next. A narrative often is written in chronological order.

__http://www.talewins.com/interviews.htm__ -Get their background information before you go. -Suggest going to their house or office, so that they're in a comfortable evironment. -dress appropriately for where you are going for the interview so you don't look bad-don't ask questions you could find through research

-Start to talk about their achievements, ideas, and beliefs.
1. What made you want to join the U.S.M.C.? 2. How many near-death experiences did you have? 3. What was a normal day during the war? 4. What kind of guns did you use? 5. How did Rebekah, and your mom and dad feel about you going off to war? 6. How do you feel about war in general? Is it a good idea? 7. Was war worth risking your life? 8. Was the cause for this war a good cause? 9. Did you keep any photos or memorabilia? 10. How often do you look at the memoribilia? 11. Do you ever think of going back into war? 12. What was your role in the war? 13. How did you recieve the humanitarian assistance medal? 14. Do you still have any friends that you made during your service time? 15. What was it like flying over to start your mission? What thoughts were running through your mind? 16. Tell me about your first days in battle. What kind of thoughts were running through your mind? 17. How did you keep in touch with your family while you were in battle? 18. What kind of boot camp did you have to go through to be able to enlist? What was it like? 19. Did you believe in God throughout your whole service experience? Did you believe in God as much then as you do know? 20. How did you become the highest rank you were? What steps did you have to go through? 21. Did you keep a journal or diary about your service time? Why or why not? 22. What was your last day in battle like? 23. Were you excited that your service had ended? Why or why not? 24. What did you do with your life after your serivice was over? 25. At any time do or did you regret enlisting into the U.S.M.C.? Why or why not?