Can you give some examples of well - known narrative poems that tell a story?
Sure. 'The Canterbury Tales' by Geoffrey Chaucer is a great example. It tells the stories of a group of pilgrims on their way to Canterbury. Each pilgrim has their own tale to tell, covering a wide range of themes from love to morality. Another is 'The Odyssey' by Homer. It follows the long and arduous journey of Odysseus as he tries to return home after the Trojan War. There are many adventures, encounters with monsters and gods along the way. Also, 'The Raven' by Edgar Allan Poe is a narrative poem. It tells the story of a man who is visited by a raven and slowly descends into madness as the raven repeats the word 'Nevermore'.
Can you give some examples of narrative poems that tell a story?
One example is 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. It tells the tale of a mariner who shoots an albatross and then endures a series of supernatural events as a consequence. Another is 'The Canterbury Tales' by Geoffrey Chaucer. It consists of a collection of stories told by pilgrims on a journey. And 'Paradise Lost' by John Milton is also a narrative poem that tells the story of the fall of man in great detail.
Not all poems tell a story. Can you give some examples of poems that don't tell a story?
Emily Dickinson's 'A Bird came down the Walk -' is also such a poem. It details the actions of a bird, like eating an angleworm and drinking dew, but there's no overarching story. It's more like a series of observations of the bird's behavior.
Can you give some examples of well - known reborn fanfiction?
One example could be some of the fanfictions in the 'Harry Potter' fandom where a character like Sirius Black is reborn. In these stories, Sirius might be reborn in a different era of the wizarding world and have to deal with new threats or relationships. Another example could be in the 'Naruto' fandom, where a ninja who died in the original story is reborn with new abilities and a different mission. However, the popularity of these can vary greatly depending on the specific fan community.
Can you give some examples of well - known autobiography fiction?
James Joyce's 'A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man' can be considered autobiography fiction. It follows the development of the protagonist, Stephen Dedalus, which is based on Joyce's own life and his growth as an artist. Similarly, 'Sula' by Toni Morrison has elements of autobiography fiction. Morrison draws on her own experiences and observations of African - American life, relationships, and community to create a story that is both deeply personal and universally relatable.
Can you give some examples of well - known 'property novels'?
Another example is 'Pride and Prejudice'. The estates that the characters like Mr. Darcy own play an important role. The social status and wealth associated with these properties are factors in the relationships and the plot development. For example, Elizabeth Bennet's initial perception of Mr. Darcy is influenced by his large estate.
In ballet a theme is used to tell a story. Can you give some examples of well - known ballets and their themes?
Sure. 'Swan Lake' is a very famous ballet. Its theme revolves around the love story of Prince Siegfried and Odette, who is a swan maiden by day due to a curse. Another is 'The Nutcracker'. The theme here is about a girl's magical journey on Christmas Eve with her nutcracker that comes to life.
Can you give some examples of a fictional narrative story?
Sure. 'The Lord of the Rings' is a great example. It's a fictional narrative that follows Frodo and his companions on their quest to destroy the One Ring. There are complex characters, a detailed fantasy world, and an epic battle between good and evil.
Can you give some examples of poems telling a story?
One example is 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. It tells the story of a mariner who kills an albatross and then endures a series of supernatural and psychological punishments at sea. Another is 'The Highwayman' by Alfred Noyes, which is a tragic love story set against the backdrop of highway robbery in England.
Can you give some examples of well - known 'hood fiction' works?
There's 'Monster' by Walter Dean Myers. It's about a young man on trial for murder in the hood. This book shows the legal system's impact on the lives of those in the urban neighborhood, as well as the inner - turmoil of the main character. These works are important as they shine a light on the real - life situations and experiences that are often part of hood fiction.
Can you give some examples of well - known'medical hurt fanfiction'?
In the 'Star Trek' fandom, there could be medical hurt fanfiction. For example, a crew member gets injured during an away mission. The fanfiction could detail the medical procedures carried out on the ship, the emotional state of the injured crew member and their friends. Also, in the 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' fandom, when Buffy gets hurt fighting vampires or demons, fans might write stories about her medical recovery, how her friends support her, and what she learns from the experience of being hurt and having to heal both physically and emotionally.