Question

Briefly explain which characteristics of travel journalism are illustrated by the passage. Identify at least two characteristics, and provide examples from the passage as evidence.

(1) Large black flies the size of acorns buzzed in swarms around our small group, biting hard wherever they could land. The air was thick and hot in late August, and the breeze had all but vanished as the sun neared the horizon across the wide expanse of the frigid waters of Lake Superior. Here in the wilderness of the Porcupine Mountains, in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, I truly felt transported to another world, even if the nagging flies made me sometimes miss the comforts of my home in Milwaukee, a six-hour drive south.

(2) We were four days into a six-day backpacking trip with a group led by my friend Jim, a more experienced backpacker who had suggested I join his group on their annual trip. I was drawn to the 87 miles of trails, the scenic views of Lake Superior, and the largest old growth northern hardwood forest west of the Adirondack Mountains.

(3) Our campsite was set just inside the line of trees that borders the rocky beach of Lake Superior. Tempting though it was at the end of a day's hike to wash off the accumulation of sweat and trail dirt with a quick plunge in thelake, even a newcomer like myself had learned a little caution. Though summer was at its height, the water of the greatest of the Great Lakes still held its glacial cold. The shock of skin slapping ice cold water was an excruciating reminder of the lake’s elemental power.

(4) Instead, we contented ourselves that night with enjoying the food and the company, both of which were sweeter given the day’s long hike and our relative isolation. The crackle of the evening fire and the chatter of dinner conversation combined to create a soundtrack that seemed to echo across the lake. Finally, the embers of the fires fading, we each retired to our tents to rest up for another day’s hike.

(5) Back out on the trail in the morning, the wind had picked up again, providing a welcome relief from the heat of exertion and a guard against the buzzing flies. We walked along in twos up another Porcupine mountain, gaining height with each step, and pausing at the occasional overlook. There is nothing quite like cresting a ridge and seeing through the trees an endless expanse of water, too calm to be the sea, too tumultuous to be mistaken for any typical lake. The sun sparkled off the waves and the rocks along the beach seemed to glow. It took my breath away.

Answer 1

Travel journalism typically involves providing vivid descriptions of a place or experience. This is illustrated in the passage by the description of the "large black flies the size of acorns" buzzing in swarms around the narrator. This provides a vivid image of the environment and helps the reader to imagine the experience.

Another characteristic of travel journalism is the inclusion of personal anecdotes. This is illustrated in the passage by the narrator's description of their experience of the flies, which provides a personal perspective on the environment.

Answer 2

Answer: Sorry But I can only find 2 Of them

Two characteristics of travel journalism illustrated by the passage are vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes. For example, the author vividly describes the black flies, the hot air, and the "frigid waters of Lake Superior" to bring the reader into the experience. Additionally, the author includes personal anecdotes, such as the shock of cold water, the conversation around the campfire, and the decision to forgo swimming. These anecdotes help to create a more engaging story and give the reader insight into the author's experience.