One example could be in a courtroom. A defendant might tell a desperate lie based on a true event. Say there was a real altercation but they exaggerate their role as a victim when in fact they were the aggressor. They use the truth of the altercation but twist it to their advantage.
In a job interview, an applicant could tell a desperate lie based on a true story. Let's say they participated in a project at their previous job but they inflate their responsibilities and achievements in that project. They take the truth of their involvement and stretch it to seem more important and competent than they actually were.
No, it's not. 'Desperate Lies' is a fictional creation and not rooted in real events.
Not at all. 'Desperate Lies' is purely the product of the author's imagination. It doesn't draw from any actual happenings or true stories.
I'm not sure. You might have to check the specific Wikipedia page for 'Desperate Lies' to get a clear answer.
Desperate Lies is more likely to be fictional. Usually, stories like this are crafted by the author's imagination to engage and thrill the audience, rather than being based on real events.
One example could be in a war situation. A soldier might tell a necessary lie based on a true story to protect the location of his comrades. Say he witnessed a battle at a certain place, but when captured, he lies about the exact details to mislead the enemy.
In politics, a candidate might take an old statement made by their opponent out of context, which is a true statement but歪曲 (twist) it to make it seem like the opponent has extreme and dangerous views now. This is a dangerous lie based on a true story, as it misleads the voters and can have a significant impact on the outcome of an election.
One example could be when a person twists the facts of a real event to create false rumors about someone's character. For instance, if in a true story someone made a small mistake at work, but another person lies and says it was a major act of negligence to get them fired.
The 'Desperate Lies' true story could potentially revolve around a crime scenario. Maybe someone was desperate to avoid getting caught for a crime they committed and told lies to mislead the investigators. For example, they could have lied about their whereabouts during the time of the crime or about their relationship with other suspects. Another possibility is that it could be a story of a person in a desperate financial situation who lied to get out of debt or obtain money through false pretenses.
Some historical myths can also be seen as sacred lies based on true stories. Take the story of King Arthur. There may have been a real leader or warrior around whom the elaborate tales of the Round Table, magic swords, and chivalrous knights were built. The core of a leader and some battles might be true, but over time, it was embellished with magical and heroic elements that are not entirely factual.
Check the plausibility of the story. Even if it has elements of truth, if the overall story seems too far - fetched, it could be a desperate lie. For instance, if someone says they were in a minor car accident but then claim that it led to them being in a coma for a week, when the damage to the car was minimal. This shows that they are taking a true event (the accident) and stretching it to an unbelievable extent.