Definitely. The cover story about Buggy's adventures in the East Blue after he split from the Straw Hats is quite engaging. We get to see how he builds his own little empire in a comical yet interesting way. And then there's the cover story that delved into the past of some of the fish - men characters, which was great for understanding their culture and history better.
One example could be a story about grade inflation in a university. If professors are consistently giving higher grades than students actually deserve, that could be a 'grades cover story'.
I wouldn't recommend skipping any arcs as they all contribute to the overall plot and character development. But if you must, some might suggest skipping the Fish-Man Island arc if you're in a rush.
Maybe they covered the advancements in space exploration in 2018. It was a year when many countries were making progress in that area, and Time Magazine might have chosen it as a cover story topic. Another could be the global economy, how different economies were performing and the challenges they were facing.
It could be examples of successful real estate flips. For instance, someone bought an old house at a low price, renovated it beautifully, and sold it at a much higher price.
One example is 'The Lord of the Rings' by J.R.R. Tolkien. There are many set pieces in it, such as the battle at Helm's Deep. It is a very detailed and intense scene that has a major impact on the story. Another is 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen. The ball scenes are set pieces where we see the characters interact in a very specific social setting.
Yes. Richard Wagner's operas are also good examples. For instance, in 'The Ring Cycle', the music continuously unfolds the complex mythological stories. The music is so elaborate that it can bring the story to life, with leitmotifs representing different elements like characters, places, and ideas, guiding the listener through the narrative.
One example could be a cover story about Trump's inauguration and what it signified for the United States at that time.
Without knowing the exact story in question, it's tough to be precise. But let's say there was a cover story that misconstrued Trump's stance on immigration. If Time magazine printed a story on the cover that made it seem like Trump had harsher intentions towards immigrants than he actually did, and this was based on misinformation or a misinterpretation of his policies, that could be an example of what might be called a 'Trump Fake Time Cover Story'.
Sure. It could be a story about a celebrity's new movie or album release.
Sure. One plotline could be a young orphan on an island is 'adopted by default' when a passing pirate crew decides to take them in after seeing their potential. The orphan then has to learn the ways of the pirates and deal with the crew's various personalities.