What is the purpose of predicting a news article and telling a story based on current events?

Current Events and Fictional Storytelling Quiz

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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To entertain and amuse the public with fictional stories
To confuse and mislead the public with false information
To promote personal opinions and biases without factual basis
To inform and educate the public about important issues and events
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can fictional storytelling be influenced by real-life events?
Fictional storytelling is completely independent of real-life events
Real-life events can inspire fictional stories, provide context for the setting, and influence the plot and characters.
Real-life events have no impact on the setting of fictional stories
Real-life events only influence non-fictional storytelling
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the key elements to consider when telling a fictional story based on current events?
Relevance, sensitivity, and accuracy
Popularity, controversy, and shock value
Originality, drama, and suspense
Length, complexity, and humor
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to stay informed about current events when creating a fictional story?
To waste time and effort on unnecessary research.
To make the story more confusing and unrealistic.
To ensure the story is relevant and realistic.
To ensure the story is outdated and irrelevant.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some ethical considerations when using real-life events as inspiration for a fictional story?
Ignoring the real-life events completely
Exaggerating the real-life events for dramatic effect
Using real-life events without permission
Respect for privacy, potential harm to real-life individuals, accuracy in portrayal
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can current events be integrated into a fictional story without distorting the facts?
By ignoring the actual events and making up new ones
By conducting thorough research and ensuring that the events are portrayed accurately within the context of the fictional story.
By using events from a different time period
By completely changing the events to fit the story
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the potential challenges of telling a fictional story based on current events?
Creating unrealistic scenarios
Ignoring the impact on real people
Failing to capture the complexity of the events
Accuracy and sensitivity towards real events and people
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