ENG225 Week 1 – Discussion Logline, Plot Summary, and the Relationship Between Story and Plot
Write (due Thurday, Day 3)
Please choose a film from this list of approved choices download. Note: If you would like to write about a film that is not on this list, you must email your professor for approval in advance or you may not receive credit on this discussion.
In at least 250 words, describe the relationship of story to plot in your chosen film. Be sure to
- Identify the title, writer, director, major actors, and the year of the film’s release.
- Summarize the story of your chosen film (what happens) in one sentence.
- Summarize the plot of your chosen film (what motivates the sequence of events) in about five sentences.
- Discuss whether the action in your film is presented chronologically or non-linearly. In your discussion, address the following:
- What are some of the effects of this choice on the audience?
- How are elements like character development or foreshadowing impacted by the choice of storytelling methods?
You must use at least two outside sources, in any combination of embedded video clips, still photos, or scholarly sources. All sources should be documented in APA style as outlined by the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.). Please view the video Posting in a Discussion in Canvas (Links to an external site.) for guidance on how to integrate multimedia with your response.
Guided Response: Respond substantively (150 to 175 words) to at least two of your classmates’ posts. In your responses, reference your initial post and show how your ideas relate to those of your peers, extending the discussion. Provide support for your position. Substantive responses use theory, research, experience, and/or examples to support ideas and elaborate on the discussion topic.
