Use your favorite novel or film series to write an adaptation of the plot or a sequel to a completed series. You may choose a classic novel as well. Take the characters, plot, and events that unfold and recreate an episode or a chapter from your favorite film or novel. Or, continue the book or episodes after a completed series. You may tweak the characters by making them more like individuals you know in real life than the original characters if desired. You also use fictional examples from real-life in the new storyline.
Examples:
-Twilight
-The Selection
-Harry Potter
-Star Wars
-The Lord of the Rings
-Pride and Prejudice
Instructions: Review the writing process. This is step two. Make sure to prewrite beforehand. Map out the Aristotelian plot structure beforehand. Use a formal outline using MLA 9th ed. format. Type the assignment in Times New Roman 12-point font.
Categories to consider before writing:
1. Subgenre: Will your story be humorous, adventurous, sad, or realistic?
2. Characterization: How many round (well-developed characters) or flat (characters that are not well-defined) will be used and why? Which characters will be defined using direct characterization and when will indirect characterization be used? How will this enhance the plot? Who will be the protagonist, or main character? Will there be an antagonist or villain?
3. Literary Techniques: Will you use visual, tactile, auditory imagery? Will metaphors, alliteration, personification, and simile be used? Will foreshadowing be used or will suspense be useful?
4. Plot Structure: Will the plot be arranged in chronological order or will it begin in media res?
5. Audience: Will your audience relate to your writing style? Avoid informal diction. You may use the first person as this is a narrative. However, be original in the way that you write that is relatable to your audience. Be as detailed as possible.
6. Concision: How will your writing avoid wordiness? Cross through phrasal verbs, redundant adjectives, prepositional phrases to make your writing concise. Use more formal, precise diction instead.
7. Tone: How will your attitude towards the subject be made?
8. Mood: How will your imagery evoke an atmosphere?
9. Setting: Where will the story be set? Will this allow for a unique plot?
10. Dialogue: Will the dialogue be relatable to the audience and express the character’s thoughts, feelings, and desires effectively?
Follow the following format as closely as possible. Each paragraph should include at least five to six complete sentences.
I. Introduction.
A. Topic sentence- The topic sentence should draw your reader in and add suspense as you lead into the story. You could begin with backdrop or with an interesting statement or thought-provoking reflection of your protagonist.
B. Exposition. *This may be modified for media res to begin at the point of crisis in the beginning and move backward to unfold how the crisis happened.
1. Give context by describing where you want to begin in the plot.
2. Describe the main characters and set the stage for the next points. This should be around four to five sentences. Use imagery and literary techniques that are appropriate. You may include dialogue or a monologue if needed.
3. Conclude by summing up the purpose of the paragraph. This could a reflection from a character.
II. First Body Paragraph.
A. Topic sentence-Transition from the last paragraph. Connect the main idea in the last paragraph to the present.
B. Rising Action.
1. Cohesively lead into a series of events that will eventually lead to the crisis or the main point of conflict. Always describe any ideas and add specific details for character, place, time, etc. This should be five to five sentences. Include imagery that brings the narrative to life. Pretend you are there in that scene with the character. What details would you be focusing on? Use different vantage points and angles. Focus on symbolic details and representations. Include dialogue or monologues when needed.
C. Conclude by reaching the crisis or climax of the story. This is the central point of conflict. Conflict nay be external (man vs. nature) or internal (man vs. man).
D. Multimodal component- Include a media, such as an audio or visual source here for dramatic effect. Explain how the media source enhances the main conflict.
III. Second Body Paragraph.
A. Topic sentence-Transition from the last paragraph. Connect the main idea in the last paragraph to the present.
B. Falling Action-Gradually transition from the crisis to a series of events that will eventually lead to a final outcome for the crisis, whether it is a peaceful ending or a tragedy. This should be four to five sentences. Include dialogue or monologues when needed.
C. Conclude by summing up the main point. This could be reflection from a character or an adage.
IV. Third Body Paragraph
A. Topic sentence-Transition from the last paragraph. Connect the main idea in the last paragraph to the present.
B. Resolution or denuement-Identify the resolution to the central conflict. Identify whether the outcome is peaceful or tragic. This may include reconciliation among characters, new friendships formed, or mutual ties broken.
C. Conclude by summing up the main point. This could be reflection from a character or an adage.
V. Conclusion
A. Topic sentence-Transition from the last paragraph. Connect the main idea in the last paragraph to the present.
B. Identify the morals and life lessons learned. Why is the story relevant in our world and media today?
C. Identify the importance of any narrative techniques used to create the plot.
D. End with a clear reflection on the importance of the paper.