What are the possible gains and losses of a story when a book is adapted to another kind of narrative?
(open answers)
What do you think that makes characters memorable?
(open answers)
What is a dystopian story? Can you give an example?
A state or society in which there is great suffering or injustice, typically one that is totalitarian or post-apocalyptic. / Example: 1984
Which one of these books is an example of a dystopian narrative? ( ) Romeo and Juliet ( ) To Kill a Mockingbird ( ) The Hunger Games ( ) Thirteen Reasons Why
The Hunger Games
When we say that a plot is "intriguing", what are we trying to say?
Very interesting because it is unusual or mysterious; fascinating; captivating
What forms of art are books often adapted to? Give 3 examples.
Suggestions: movies, series, plays, games, etc.
Give 3 examples of book genres. What is your favorite one?
Suggestions: fantasy, science fiction, thriller, horror, etc. / (open answers)
What is the difference among comic books, comic strips and graphic novels?
(open answers)
Shakespeare gave us a lot of linguistic contributions. For instance, the idiomatic expression "laughing stock" in "Jonas has been a laughing stock among his classmates for quite a long time. He must feel bad sometimes." It means...
Someone who is object of humiliation and ridicule
What's the difference between Regular and Irregular verbs?
Regular verbs follow the -ED rule (ASK - ASKED), while Irregular verbs have different forms (DO - DID)
Which of these options has only irregular verbs?
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What is a book review and why do people write it?
(open answers)
What are the characteristics of a good book review?
Suggestions
What is culture? Use your own words.
Suggestion: Set of patterns, values, beliefs, behaviors, objects from a community or social group that together form their way of life.
When it comes to comics, what are the "labels"?
The boxes in which drawings are divided.
