Question CMC201c_SP26_RE
I. Question 1: 4 mark
How important is research to writers in crafting their story's setting? Explain three phases of research that are mentioned in video lessons of Course 3: The Craft of Setting and Description.
II. Question 2: 6 mark: Write a Creative story
Students will write a short story of at least 400 words, either fiction or nonfiction, based on a prompt provided in advance by the instructor/exam board, or selected from a pre-designed topic list.
Story requirements:
- A clear plot structure: with beginning, development, climax, and resolution
- Well-developed, consistent, and memorable characters
- A vividly described setting in terms of time and space, rich in sensory detail
- Use of creative language that reflects a personal and distinctive writing style
Number of options to choose (Số lượng đáp án cần chọn):
- Students choose one of the following five topics. (Sinh viên chọn một trong năm chủ đề sau đây).
Topic 1: Imagine an election in which robots participate.
- Suggestions: Develop the plot around the election process and the conflict between humans and technology.
- Hints:
- Start with the context of technological advancement and societal acceptance of robots.
- Introduce the main character as a candidate alongside the participating robots.
- Create a climax when an incident occurs during the election, such as fraud or a robot uprising.
- End with the main character facing societal changes and their consequences.
Topic 2: Write about a group of people resisting a major environmental project.
- Suggestions: Depict diverse characters with unique motivations and build conflict between the resistance group and project supporters.
- Hints:
- Start with information about the project and the issues it causes for the environment.
- Introduce the characters in the resistance group, each with their motivations.
- Develop the plot as they organize protests and confront project supporters.
- Conclude with the outcome of the movement and changes in the characters' mindsets.
Topic 3: Tell the story of a 70-year-old deciding to learn programming.
- Suggestions: Create an inspiring story about lifelong learning and exploring new knowledge, with details about their learning environment.
- Hints:
- Begin with the bold decision of the character and reactions from family and friends.
- Introduce the learning process and the challenges the character faces.
- Develop the plot with humorous and touching situations in the classroom.
- Conclude with the character using programming skills to change their life or help others.
Topic 4: Tell about the changing cultural values in modern society.
- Suggestions: Depict interactions between generations and how cultural values are reshaped in today's society.
- Hints:
- Begin with a scene of a traditional family or community undergoing changes.
- Introduce characters representing different generations.
- Develop the plot with conflicts over values and traditions.
- Conclude with a compromise or new understanding between the generations.
Topic 5: Tell about the consequences of lacking family in life.
- Suggestions: Create a dark context of what happens when family values are no longer respected in society.
- Hints:
- Begin with the main character growing up in an incomplete family.
- Introduce the relationships and emotions the character experiences.
- Develop conflict with the wrong decisions the character makes due to lack of guidance.
- Conclude with realization and seeking connection with family or community.
