7 Basic Plots

Which of the following films is NOT an Overcoming the Monster plot?

• Matrix

• John Wick

• Avengers EndGame

• Aladdin

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The Film 'Back to the Future' is about a boy who has to go back in time to change something before he can return to his own time dimension.

Which plot type is this?

• Rebirth

• Overcoming the Monster

• The Quest

• Voyage & Return

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Which Plot Type is not included in The Lord of the Rings?

• Rags to Riches

• Overcoming the Monster

• Tragedy

• Comedy

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In the film Jumanji, four teenagers are sucked into a magical video game, and the only way they can escape is to work together to finish the game.

• The Quest

• Overcoming the Monster

• Rags to Riches

• Rebirth

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In the film San Andreas, in the aftermath of a massive earthquake in California, a rescue-chopper pilot makes a dangerous journey with his ex-wife across the state in order to rescue his daughter.

• Overcoming the Monster

• Comedy

• Tragedy

• Rebirth

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In the film Groundhog Day, a weatherman finds himself inexplicably living the same day over and over again. He is forced to change his ways or relive the same day forever.

• Comedy

• Tragedy

• Overcoming the monster

• Rebirth

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In the film Forest Gump many historical events unfold through the eyes of an Alabama man with an IQ of 75, whose only desire is to be reunited with his childhood sweetheart.

• The Quest

• Rebirth

• Tragedy

• Voyage & return

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IN the film Cast Away Paul Sanchez undergoes a physical and emotional transformation after crash landing on a deserted island.

• Rebirth

• The Quest

• Voyage & Return

• Overcoming the Monster

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