Common Story Elements and Hero Analysis
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What is a logline?

  • A character development outline.
  • A detailed synopsis of a film.
  • A marketing strategy for executives.
  • A sentence that presents a simplified version of the idea. (correct)

    • Why is it important for a writer to understand genre?

  • It dictates the emotional response of the audience.
  • It allows the writer to talk about the film and understand its marketability. (correct)
  • It helps in writing more complex storylines.
  • It informs how to structure a screenplay.

    • Which of the following is NOT a dimension of character according to Egri?

  • Physiology
  • Anthropology (correct)
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

    • What defines a badly drawn character according to Egri?

    <p>A character that does not undergo a basic change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which question can help a writer assess the strength of an idea?

    <p>Does the idea spark a bunch of other ideas?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Egri mean by 'orchestration'?

    <p>The use of contrasting characters to enhance the story.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some sources of story ideas listed in the content?

    <p>Character, arena, theme, and 'what if...'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must every character a dramatist presents have within it?

    <p>The seeds of its future development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is NOT typically associated with distinguishing a story from a nonstory?

    <p>Settings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a benefit that stories provide society?

    <p>Confuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a hero according to the provided content?

    <p>Someone with a high-stakes goal who drives the action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of obstacle is characterized as 'Man v.God'?

    <p>Conflict with a higher moral authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential effect of increasing the obstacle or desire in the hero-goal-obstacle equation?

    <p>Heighten the dramatic tension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Act 1, what significant event happens at the end that cuts off the possibility of returning to the status quo?

    <p>An unexpected event propels the hero forward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is demonstrated at the midpoint of a story?

    <p>The hero's plan is adjusted following a significant development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which question relates to the hero's need for growth and change?

    <p>What does the hero want?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will happen if the protagonist and antagonist do not have a strong bond between them?

    <p>The conflict will never rise to the climax.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor determining the intensity of a conflict?

    <p>The strength of will of the protagonist.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of conflict is characterized by a gradual build-up of tension?

    <p>Steadily Rising Conflict</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Egri, what must a story start with?

    <p>The middle of the action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a pivotal character primarily do in a story?

    <p>Moves the play forward through aggression and conflict.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a unity of opposites?

    <p>A scenario where compromise is impossible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a point of attack in a story?

    <p>To present a momentous decision for a character.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three parts of a premise?

    <p>Character, conflict, conclusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Reformation contribute to the development of the novel?

    <p>By encouraging the practice of journaling for spiritual growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a notable concern that Christians had regarding art?

    <p>It could become idolized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What dualistic view of life did Plato promote, according to Turner?

    <p>The view that the body and soul were at odds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Newman, how is literature of sinful man characterized?

    <p>As a contradiction in terms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Turner suggest about being 'worldly' in a negative sense?

    <p>It means conforming to a system without God at its center</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What shift occurred in the subject matter of art after the Reformation?

    <p>A shift towards landscape and family portraits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect does Turner highlight about the Christian worldview in society?

    <p>It is often less obvious than many think</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best represents the Protestant view on religious art during the Reformation?

    <p>Protestants destroyed much religious art due to opposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary change that all well-drawn characters must undergo?

    <p>A basic change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the dialectic process that Socrates discovers?

    <p>Thesis, Antithesis, Synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'transition' refer to in story development?

    <p>A gradual change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does exposition play in a story?

    <p>It introduces background information and context.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What reason does Turner give for Christian fiction lacking deep texture?

    <p>It aims to evangelize rather than explore truth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant shift occurred in religious art after the Reformation?

    <p>Regular people began commissioning non-religious art</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect did the Reformation have on Protestant views of theater?

    <p>They believed it encouraged immorality and rejected it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which topics does Turner suggest artists instinctively question?

    <p>Origins, identity, behavior, and destiny</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What three doctrines does Turner argue are necessary for creating unwarped art?

    <p>Creation, Fall, Redemption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does salt represent in Turner's analogy for Christians working in media and the arts?

    <p>Preservation and restraining evil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Turner describe the outer ring of the five concentric circles of art a Christian might produce?

    <p>Art that does not suggest an obvious worldview.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Turner's stance on the common criticism that Christian art is old-fashioned and irrelevant?

    <p>It arises from a lack of engagement with current issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does light symbolize in Turner's metaphor for Christians in the arts?

    <p>Guidance and revelation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Turner, how should Christians approach art creation in relation to cultural contexts?

    <p>By embracing and addressing unique cultural problems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Turner's concentric circles, what is located at the heart of the final circle?

    <p>The cross and the gospel of death and resurrection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What notable aspect of 'Sunday Bloody Sunday' does Turner mention in relation to the content of the center circle?

    <p>Its ability to convey a powerful vision through music.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Common Story Elements

    • Stories, unlike non-stories, exhibit common elements across time. Key elements include emotion, meaning, conflict, character arcs, rooting interests, stakes (moral choices), consequences, and dilemmas.

    Story Benefits

    • Stories offer societal benefits, such as teaching, inspiring with heroes and dreams, providing escape, giving hope, provoking change, fostering emotions, and aiding understanding.

    What is a Story?

    • A story is a struggle where a hero overcomes obstacles to achieve a goal.

    What is a Hero?

    • A hero is relatable, faces high-stakes goals, drives the action, and overcomes obstacles to reach their objectives. They are the character the audience roots for.

    Hero Goals

    • Common hero goals include love, prize, personal achievement, revenge, and survival.

    Hero Obstacles

    • Heroes often encounter obstacles such as man vs. man, man vs. self, man vs. nature, man vs. God, man vs. the clock, and man vs. society.

    Essential Story Points

    • Stories follow an eight-point arc, generally occurring over three acts:
      • Act 1: Opening (hook), upsetting the apple cart, and end of act one. (approx page numbers for each are given in the text)
      • Act 2: Beginning of Act 2 (hero making a plan), midpoint (story shifts direction), end of act 2 (crisis, plan fails).
      • Act 3: Beginning of Act 3 (new plan, change), and end of act 3 (showdown, success or failure).

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    Explore the fundamental elements that shape stories and the roles of heroes within them. This quiz delves into the common obstacles heroes face, their goals, and the benefits stories provide to society. Test your knowledge of storytelling and narrative techniques.

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