http://www.cincinnati.com/story/opinion/columnists/krista-ramsey/2014/03/22/krista-ramsey/6760681/
Ryan and Megan were two newlyweds starting out their life together, but once Ryan's mother dies, his eight year old twin half-sisters had nowhere to go. Ryan and Megan take on the difficult responsibility of raising these twins and try to give them a life that they didn't have before.
"We didn't know how it was going to work, but it had to work, so we made it work," says Ryan. Megan adds, "We realized we're a lot stronger than we thought, and that you can make it through anything – that's our family motto."
This is a powerful line because it proves how much they really cared about these girls, and it is an inspiration to the readers. I loved the first sentence in the quote. The way he repeated 'work' not only had good syntax, but it really emphasized the dedication he has. Their family motto really inspired me and I think it has that same effect on all the readers.
Ramsey's writing style is definitely Journalistic. It seems kind of obvious because she is a columnist, but her work is completely un-biased and states nothing but the facts. A line that shows that style is the very first line of the article- "On April 22, 2012, life looked like nothing more than a long, smooth path to happiness for Ryan Craig and Megan Annis."
If I got the opportunity to ask Ramsey any questions, (unfortunately I was sick the day she spoke to the class) I would ask
"How do you decide which topic to write about next?"
"What made you want to start writing columns?"
"What is the best tip you have for any writers who want to pursue a career as a columnist?"
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