1.Match the questions to the answers.
1 Does the story have an exciting plot?
Yes, there are many things in the story because of this, the plot is exciting.
2 Does the story make you laugh?
No, the story is more about adventure and love and not about comedy.
3 Does the story make you cry?
To be honest, no, but the story is sad.
4 Is it a frightening story?
There are moments where the plot should be scary, such as Dracula. But this is too childish a story because of this, it’s not scary.
5 Are there any surprising moments in the story?
The most important surprise is that there are seven stories in one story.
6 Do you like the ending?
a Yes, it’s a really funny comedy.
b Yes, because the characters all live happily ever after!
c Yes, it’s a tragedy. The couple die in each other’s arms.
d Yes, one man goes on an adventure. He meets many
people, and some amazing things happen to them.
e Yes, it’s a shock when we discover that the hero of the
story is actually the little boy who lives next door.
f Yes, it is. You believe the villain is going to kill everyone.
Cinderella
Cinderella is a classic folktale that has been adapted and retold in various cultures and forms over the years.
Jaws
The film is based on Peter Benchley’s novel of the same name. “Jaws” is often considered the first major summer blockbuster and is known for its suspenseful storytelling and iconic musical score composed by John Williams.
Macbeth
“Macbeth” is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare, believed to have been first performed in 1606. It is one of Shakespeare’s shortest plays but is highly regarded for its powerful and intense depiction of ambition, power, and the consequences of unchecked desire.
1 Everyone / Certain people believe that stories are all
based on seven types of plot. In Cinderella, Aladdin and
Harry Potter, the main characters all 2 win and lose / lose
something before learning a lesson about life. Villains
3 always / normally die at the end of tragedies. In sagas,
the main characters go on a great journey. At the end
of these stories, they usually 4 reach / fail to reach their
destination. In a ‘voyage and return’ story, the main
character will usually return home with 5 nothing at all /
a greater understanding of the world. You will always find
a romantic tale / some funny characters in a comedy.
