In a science - fiction novel, an alien might be introduced to a pop tart by a human. 'The alien stared at the strange, colorful pop tart in his hand. It was like nothing he had ever seen on his planet. With a hesitant bite, his eyes widened at the burst of flavors.' This shows how the pop tart can be used to create a contrast between different cultures (even if one is alien).
Sure. For superhero genre, 'Batman' is a well - known example. In the science fiction genre, 'Watchmen' is quite famous. And for fantasy, 'The Sandman' is a great example.
Sure. In the science - fiction genre, 'Frankenstein' by Mary Shelley can be considered a bellwether novel. It was one of the first to explore the idea of creating life through artificial means, which became a common theme in many subsequent sci - fi works. In the mystery genre, 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' is a bellwether. It established the model for the detective story, with a brilliant detective solving complex cases. In the romance genre, 'Pride and Prejudice' is a bellwether as it set the standard for exploring relationships, social classes, and love in a very nuanced way.
Sure. In the fantasy genre, 'The Lord of the Rings' ends with Frodo sailing away to the Undying Lands after destroying the One Ring. It gives a sense of closure to his long and arduous journey, and also shows the end of an epic battle between good and evil.
For a love story, a common ending could be 'Y se unieron para siempre en un abrazo de amor' (And they united forever in a loving embrace). This ending is very typical for a romantic genre as it emphasizes the eternal love between the characters.
In a historical fiction, the official historical events and how they are depicted in the story, along with the official social hierarchies of that era. For example, in a novel set in Victorian England, the official class system and the proper etiquette of that time are part of the official body of the fiction.
In a science fiction story, a group of astronauts on a dying planet manage to find a new habitable world and successfully colonize it. Their survival and the establishment of a new home is an exalted end. They not only save themselves but also the future of humanity in that story. This involves a lot of scientific knowledge and exploration along the way, and the final outcome is a great achievement for them.
In mystery genre, in Agatha Christie's 'Murder on the Orient Express', 'The impossible could not have happened, therefore the impossible must be possible in spite of appearances' is a great line. It plays with the concept of the seemingly impossible in a mystery, and how things are not always as they seem at first glance. It's a line that keeps the readers guessing.
Sure. In a fairy tale like 'Cinderella', the happy ending is when Cinderella marries the prince. All her hardships are over, and she gets to live a life of luxury. In a detective story, perhaps the detective solves the mystery and catches the criminal, bringing justice to the victims. And in a science fiction story, the earthlings might defeat the alien invaders and save the planet, which is a happy ending for the human race.
One example is mixing dystopian and romance. In a dystopian world full of chaos and oppression, two characters fall in love. Their love story unfolds against the backdrop of a society that is falling apart. Another example is blending fairy - tale and detective. A detective in a fairy - tale like world has to solve a mystery, perhaps involving a missing princess or a magical object that has been stolen.
In a historical fiction, ending with a connection to the present day can be very effective. For example, the events in the past have led to the world as it is now. For a thriller, a high - tension ending where the main character just barely escapes danger can be a good choice. It keeps the reader on the edge of their seat until the very end. In a coming - of - age story, an ending where the character has finally become an adult in some way, either by making a big decision or learning an important life lesson, is a great way to finish the story.