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
What do you think that makes characters memorable?
(open answers)
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)
What is a book review and why do people write it?
(open answers)
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 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.
What are the characteristics of a good book review?
Suggestions
What is a "(rough) sketch"?
Drawing plan at initial stage.
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
When it comes to comics, what are the "labels"?
The boxes in which drawings are divided.
Which of these options has only irregular verbs?
2
What are the possible gains and losses of a story when a book is adapted to another kind of narrative?
(open answers)
"Jane Doe heads the cast of this brilliant production." What is the meaning of "cast"?
Set of characters
What is the difference among comic books, comic strips and graphic novels?
(open answers)
What forms of art are books often adapted to? Give 3 examples.
Suggestions: movies, series, plays, games, etc.
Where does the story of Hamlet take place?
Denmark
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
Give 3 examples of book genres. What is your favorite one?
Suggestions: fantasy, science fiction, thriller, horror, etc. / (open answers)