It's not a true story. 'Sprung' is more in the realm of fiction, where the plot and characters are developed to tell an interesting tale rather than reflect actual happenings.
Well, 'roundabout' can mean not direct. In the context of an 'improvisational fiction', it might refer to a story that is made up on the spot in an indirect way. Maybe it's about the plot or the way the story is told not being straightforward but rather going in circles or approaching the main idea in a more winding manner.
Well, without more context, it's hard to say exactly. But if it's a work of art based on a true story, it probably has elements that are inspired by real people, places or situations. For example, it could be a story of someone's real - life struggle, like dealing with an illness or a difficult family situation, and the storyteller has fictionalized it a bit to make it more engaging while still staying true to the essence of the real story.
Definitely not. 'Sprung' is made up. It doesn't draw from any true stories. The plot and characters are all fabricated to engage and entertain the audience.
In my opinion, Shazam is an inspiring one. Starting from Silicon Roundabout, it developed a technology that allows users to identify music just by listening to a short clip. This simple yet innovative idea became a global phenomenon. Another inspiring story is of Mind Candy, the creators of Moshi Monsters. They created a virtual world that engaged millions of children worldwide.
Let's say there's an improv storyteller. They begin with the idea of a lonely traveler. But instead of directly talking about the traveler's journey, they start by describing the different landscapes the traveler might have passed through in a very abstract way. They talk about the colors of the sky and the shapes of the clouds as if they are memories in the traveler's mind. This is roundabout as it's not directly about the traveler's experiences but gradually builds up to form an improvisational fiction about the lonely traveler.