Can you give examples of how time travel ruins stories?
Take the movie 'Looper' for instance. The time travel concept in it, while interesting, also created a lot of contradictions. The idea of killing your future self was full of paradoxes that made the story a bit of a head - scratcher. And in the 'X - Men: Days of Future Past', the time travel part made the story's timeline a bit of a mess, as it tried to rewrite the past and future of the X - Men universe in a rather convoluted way.
Can you give some examples for different types of time travel stories?
Sure. For the 'fixed - timeline' type, '12 Monkeys' is an example. The protagonist's attempts to change the past seem futile as the future remains the same. In the 'alterable - timeline' category, 'Terminator 2' shows how actions in the past can change the future. The T - 800 going back in time alters the course of events. For 'parallel - universe' time travel, 'Sliders' is a good one. The characters slide between different parallel universes which have different timelines.
Can you give some examples of 'be time stories'?
Sorry, as I don't really know what 'be time stories' are exactly, I can't give specific examples. But if it's about time - related stories, it could be like 'The Time - Traveler's Adventure' where the main character travels through different time periods.
Can you give some examples of 'time travel flash fiction'?
Sure. One example could be a story where a person travels back in time to witness the signing of the Declaration of Independence but accidentally changes a small detail that has far - reaching consequences in the future. Another might be about a future scientist who travels to the present day to retrieve a lost technology blueprint.
Can you give examples of woman - to - woman first - time older stories related to travel?
In a train journey across Europe, two older women meet in the dining car for the first time. One is from England and the other from France. They start a conversation about the beautiful landscapes they're passing through. They find out that they both love art. So when the train stops in Florence, Italy, they decide to visit the art galleries together. They share their knowledge of different artists and art movements, and this new - found friendship enriches their travel experience as they explore the city's art and culture side by side.
Can you give examples of BuzzFeed first time stories?
A first - time actor's story could be really engaging. They would talk about their first audition, how they were shaking with nerves while waiting to go in. Then, when they got on stage or in front of the camera, they had to quickly overcome their shyness and perform. And if they got the role, it was the start of an exciting new journey in the world of acting.
Can you give some examples of time warps stories?
There are quite a few. 'Interstellar' has elements of time warps. Due to the effects near the black hole, time passes differently for the astronauts compared to those on Earth. Also, 'Back to the Future' series involves time travel which creates time warps as the characters move between different eras and change the course of history.
Can you give examples of replacement dice time stories?
In a role - playing game, the game master might introduce a replacement die as a special item. Let's say the players are in a dungeon and need to roll a die to unlock a secret door. The original die is cursed, but the replacement die, which has a strange symbol on it, always rolls the exact number needed to progress. This creates a story about the mysterious replacement die and its power. Another example could be in a gambling - like game where a replacement die is suspected of being rigged, leading to a story of mystery and suspicion among the players.
Can you give some examples of 'buy time stories'?
Sure. One example could be a student who is called on in class without being fully prepared. They might start telling a story about how they were really interested in the topic but had some difficulties researching it because of a library malfunction. This is a 'buy time story' as it gives them a chance to think about what to say next. Another example is a salesman who is trying to close a deal but needs a moment to come up with a better offer. He might start talking about a similar product he sold in the past and how well it worked for the customer. That's a 'buy time story' too.
Can you give examples of how changing time zone extends stories in literature?
In 'Around the World in Eighty Days' by Jules Verne, the changing time zones play a crucial role in extending the story. As Phileas Fogg travels around the world, the differences in time zones add to the complexity of his journey. He has to calculate not only the physical distance but also the time differences, which creates many tense moments and near - misses in his race against time.
Can you give more examples in mjust first time stories?
Sure. If it's the first time cooking a big meal. I made a Thanksgiving dinner for my family for the first time. I was so afraid of ruining it. But I followed the recipes carefully. In the end, it turned out great and everyone was happy.