Show:
Narrative Arc
Portmanteau
Repeat the Opposite
Theme and Main Idea(ish)
100

Climax:
Through interactions and observations, he has a moment of clarity about the common struggles and joys people face in life.

"A Bar Song" by Shaboozey

100

"Latenobrain"

Shake It Off by Taylor Swift

  • First Line: "I stay out too late, got nothing in my brain"
100

"Great Gal"

"Bad Guy" by Billie Eilish

100
  • Theme: Optimism and reassurance
  • Main Idea: Everything will be okay in the end, just listen to nature.

"The Little Birds" by Bob Marley

200

Exposition:
The narrator describes feeling overwhelmed by love, comparing their emotions to the beat of a heart.

"Boom Clap" by Charli XCX
200

 "Runawgalaxy"

Levitating by Dua Lipa

  • First Line: "If you wanna run away with me, I know a galaxy"
200

"Stop doing that to that"

"Do it To it" by ACRAZE

200

Theme: Reflection and longing for more

Main Idea: The hero dreams of a better place far away to escape their troubles - or, they describe the distant coldness of their love

"Saturn" by SZA

300

Resolution:
She embraces her independence and self-love, understanding that she can thrive on her own and does not need someone else to validate her worth.

"Flowers" by Miley Cyrus
300

"Oneshotunity"

Lose Yourself by Eminem

  • First Line: "Look, if you had one shot or one opportunity"
300

"I hate on your expressions of passion"

"i like the way you kiss me" by Artemas

300
  • Theme: Ambition and self-worth
  • Main Idea: The hero overcomes naysayers to achieve success told as if the song is about a romance

"Million Dollar Baby" by Tommy Richman

400

Exposition: A young boy begins this story talking about his first love and the happiness it brought him.


"Baby" by Justin Bieber

400

"Planedreamigan"

Party in the USA by Miley Cyrus

  • First Line: "I hopped off the plane at LAX with a dream and my cardigan"
400

"I indifferent to this"

(And we never got to it in class...)

"I Love It" by Icona Pop

400

Theme: Empowerment and self-confidence

Main Idea: The hero, who could be Roxy, is embracing one's identity and power to assert independence and achieve success in a world not made for them

"Boss B----" by Doja Cat

500

The resolution of this piece of "historical" literature involves:

Both Brutus and Cassius commit suicide, and Antony and Octavius emerge victorious, taking control of Rome.

Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare

500

A film has shows how to "Navigate your way through Emomemories and find the core Feelstones to understand the essence of Emofeelingdom."

Inside Out

500

This piece of literature has the main characters live long, content lives, focusing on platonic friendships and familial love, highlighting community bonds and personal independence.

Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

500

This poetic literature is about:

  • Theme: Heroism and adventure
  • Main Idea: A young hero embarks on a quest to defeat a fearsome creature using courage and skill.

"Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll (from Through the Looking Glass)