Dramatic Structure & Conflict
Fairy Tales
Sci-Fi Subgenres
Sci-Fi Stories
The Hobbit
100
What is the point in the story where the conflict is completely resolved?
Resolution
100
Who is the protagonist in Rumpelstiltskin?
Miller's daughter
100
Which science fiction sub-genre is characterized by concerns with the end of civilization, with a world or civilization after a disaster?
Post-Apocalyptic
100
What changes the past in A Sound of Thunder?
Eckels stepped on a butterfly
100
What about Bilbo puzzles Smaug?
His scent
200
Harry and Bob are punching each other in the face. What type of conflict are they having?
Man vs. Man
200
Who is the main antagonist in Hansel and Gretel?
The witch
200
Which science fiction sub-genre is characterized by complicated logical problems and takes place in a combination of past, present, and future?
Time Travel
200
Name one downside to clocks going from dial to digital
- Lose meaning of "counter/clockwise" - Using location of o'clock - Children will be confused because everything else is 1 to 100
200
What is the Arkenstone?
The heart of the mountain, a gem.
300
What is the turning point or most intense point of a story?
Climax
300
What is the climax of Hansel and Gretel?
When Gretel pushes the witch in the fire
300
Which science fiction sub-genre is characterized by stories dealing with the emergence of humans who have abilities beyond the norm?
Superhuman
300
What is the theme of "There Will Come Soft Rains"?
Nature doesn't particularly care if humans cease to exist or kill each other
300
What does Beorn eat?
Cream and honey
400
Leo wants to chest bump instead of shaking hands when he first meets someone, but no one in the office agrees with him. What type of conflict is he having?
Man vs. Society
400
What was the resolution of Rumpelstiltskin?
He tore himself in two
400
Which science fiction sub-genre is based on the premise that historical events might have turned out differently, and might use time travel to change the past?
Alternate History
400
Who created the three laws of robotics?
Isaac Asimov
400
What kind of mark does Gandalf put on Bilbo's door?
A burglar mark
500
This is when an author shows a character's personality traits through actions, dialogue or appearances.
Indirect characterization
500
Who wrote Rumpelstiltskin and Hansel & Gretel?
The Grimm Brothers
500
Which science fiction sub-genre is often has a bleak and mechanical setting and is characterized by artificial intelligence, prosthetics, and often deals with an anti-hero?
Cyberpunk
500
What did Elvex dream?
Enslaved robots and a man saying, "Let my people go"
500
Name the 5 armies in the Battle of the Five Armies
- Dwarves - Men - Elves - Goblins - Wargs