Understanding Blogging and Personal Narratives

The speaker shares her journey and experiences with blogging, highlighting its impact on personal expression and media. She discusses the evolution of blogs, their role in documenting personal stories, and their potential to connect people globally. Through personal anecdotes, she illustrates how blogging can serve as a legacy and encourages others to embrace it.

What was the speaker's initial feeling about sharing the stage with notable figures?

• Nervous and apprehensive

• Overwhelmed and anxious

• Excited and confident

• Indifferent and calm

How did the speaker describe the impact of blogs on traditional media?

• Blogs have no significant impact

• Blogs are replacing traditional media

• Blogs are less reliable than traditional media

• Blogs are changing how news is consumed

What was the speaker's goal when she started her blog?

• To become famous worldwide

• To make a lot of money

• To write a book

• To win a blogging award

What was the audience's reaction to the speaker's post about wanting a banjo?

• They supported her decision

• They criticized her husband

• They ignored the post

• They encouraged her to learn music

What did the speaker realize about her audience after the banjo post?

• She needed to change her writing style

• She should write more personal stories

• She didn't want to write for that audience

• She wanted to reach more people

What was the significance of Emma's blog for her?

• It was a source of income

• It was a meaningful part of her life

• It was a way to document her travels

• It was a platform for political views

How did the speaker feel about the role of blogs in personal storytelling?

• Blogs are only for professional writers

• Blogs are outdated

• Blogs are a superficial trend

• Blogs are essential for personal expression

What does the speaker suggest about the future of blogging?

• It will become obsolete

• It will continue to evolve

• It will be restricted to professionals

• It will lose its personal touch

What does the speaker use to capture daily moments?

• A written journal

• A daily photograph

• A video diary

• A voice recording

What is the speaker's call to action regarding blogs?

• To start blogging

• To ignore them

• To criticize them

• To read more blogs