Genre
a romance novel
the people in the story
the characters
It's about a man. This man imagines he is a medieval knight.
It's about a man who imagines that he is a medieval knight.
What are you doing tomorrow?
I'm working/taking care of the kids/doing my homework tomorrow.
What are you going to do tomorrow?
I'm going to work/take care of the kids/do my homework tomorrow.
a story written about a book, movie or TV show
fan fiction
what happens in the story
the plot
Harry Potter is about a boy. He goes to a special school to study magic.
When are businesses opening in New York State?
Businesses are opening in New York State after the number of Coronavirus cases have been going down for at least 2 weeks.
When are businesses going to open in New York State?
Businesses are going to open in New York State when the number of Coronavirus cases have been going down for at least 2 weeks.
a story in pictures, like a comic strip
a graphic novel
when and where the story takes place/happens
the setting
A Tale of Two Cities is a very popular book. It was written by Charles Dickens.
A Tale of Two Cities is a very popular book, which was written by Charles Dickens.
Why is Alex taking care of his little girl tomorrow?
Alex is taking care of his little girl tomorrow because his girlfriend needs a break!
Why is Alex going to take care of his little girl tomorrow?
Alex is going to take care of his little girl tomorrow because his girlfriend needs a break!
a story set in an imaginary, magical world
fantasy
the main idea of a story
the theme
The Hobbit is a popular fantasy book. It takes place in Middle Earth.
The Hobbit is a popular fantasy book which takes place in Middle Earth.
Who is visiting Colombia next year?
Lucella and Dianne are visiting Colombia next year.
Who is going to visit Colombia next year?
Lucella and Dianne are going to visit Colombia next year.
an exciting fictional story, often about a crime
a thriller
who writes a book
an author
And Then There Were None is about a group of people. They are stuck on an island.
And Then There Were None is about a group of people who are stuck on an island.
Where are they getting married?
They're getting married in Florida.
Where are they going to get married?
They are going to get married in Florida.