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Personal Account Analysis Guide Ruins of buildings

1. When and where did this interview take place?
 

2. What encounter with nature is described in this personal account?
 

3. How long after the event occurred was this interview made?
 

4. What words or phrases do you think best create a visual image of the event?
 

5. What attitude towards this event does the person seem to have?
 

6. Who or what  does this person seem to believe is responsible for this event occurring?
 

7. What effects does the event seem to have had on people's lives?
 

8.  What lesson does this person seem to have learned from this event?
 

9. Is there anything interesting or surprising to you about this person's reaction to the situation?
 

10. What new insights into the natural event does this interview provide you?
 

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