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What is a story?
A story is a series of events that we create, remember or imagine and that we tell to others because we want to know something, or learn something, or answer a question. A story is a narrative that conveys a sequence of events or experiences, with characters and a plot. In order to communicate ideas, emotions and information. They can be told through various media, such as the written or spoken word, visual arts, theater, film and others. The important elements that every good story must have are: Characters, Plot, Setting, Conflict, Theme, Point of View and Resolution.
What is a tale?
It is a relatively simple narrative, fictional or real, written or told orally in prose or verse. A tale usually relates a strange event, focusing on something different, marvelous, or even supernatural. While stories can have various purposes and more serious forms, tales focus more specifically on conveying a message or lesson, which is straight to the point since they are usually short.
What is Science Fiction ?
Science fiction speculates about alternative ways of life made possible by technological change, and hence it has sometimes been called "speculative fiction". It is capable of transporting readers and audiences to new worlds beyond the imagination, whether in outer space or in alternate realities, where advanced technologies, magic and the unknown come to life. Through science fiction, we explore what our minds imagine about the future, ask thought-provoking questions, and contemplate the impact of scientific advancement on society.
Science Fiction History
Since I turned 15, I've had to endure my mother's endless complaints about me and our life. After my father left and she lost her job, everything spiraled downward. My mother once adored her role as an environmental activist, constantly emphasizing the importance of caring for the planet. When they took it from her, she lost her true passion. My attempts to cheer her up always failed, and we consistently clashed, like we did at dinner tonight.
"Grace, why don't you go out? You're not too old for that, especially during your vacation," she said as she placed a sushi roll on her plate. With a sigh, I tried to steer away from the conversation about my antisocial tendencies.
"You're irresponsible. Do you realize you killed a living being? It just needed a bit of water, unlike you, who uses it as if it's never-ending!" she exclaimed.
"Mother, it's just a simple plant. It won't save the world," I responded, equally serious, but I can't seem to cheer her up.
"You lack empathy, Grace. You're too immature to understand. You don't even seem like my daughter." I stood there, torn, wondering if I should back down.
"Think what you want. You don't even talk to me anymore. I wish I were far away from you!" I shouted before retreating to my room in anger. I needed some time to cool down. I grabbed the dead plant and threw it to the floor. Then, my cat nudged me with its paws, and I followed it toward a door that looked like a rainbow. I walked through it and found a modernized version of my home. As I entered the living room, where my mother was reading, I couldn't help but look around in astonishment.
"Mother? What's going on?" I asked, feeling uneasy about the different appearance of our house and the futuristic TV.
"Grace, you look different. Have you tried a new face mask? I don't understand why you see me like this." She sat up and looked at me with a mixture of curiosity and concern.
"Mother, I've always looked like this. Why is everything so different? What's happening to your face?" I inquired, trying to get to the bottom of the situation.
"Grace, are you okay? My face is this way due to the lack of water. It's been like this for years. But we can't complain; we have new technology, which you like. I focus on you because we can't go outside; everything is better." She was going on about the changes, but, I was struggling to understand.
"What?! What's happening?" I hurried over to the window and saw a dark sky and illuminated houses, but no signs of plants or creatures. Panic "set in" as I thought of my cat, Luna, my only friend.
"Mom, where's Luna?" I asked, "apprehensively," dreading her response.
"Since when did you start forgetting things, Grace? Luna passed away six years ago. In our time, there are no animals. Are you sure you're okay?" My mother's words hit home, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of loss.
"Y-yes, Mother, I'm fine. I'll go to bed," I replied, my fear starting to wear off. Slowly, I retreated to my room. I understood I was somehow in the future, but it was a frightening future. I needed to come to terms with this reality.
I spotted the magical door, now gray, but I knew I had to return. I realized I must go back to my present, my past, and figure out something for my future. Finally, I ran through the door, pondering how something as simple as water could hold such significance, shifting our perception of the world. I resolved to open up to my mother about her work and share what I'd seen. This experience strongly reinforced the importance of water conservation and its critical role in our lives.
Through the hotpot AI site, I was able to create an image for my story, through artificial intelligence, putting a small description of my story, exactly when Grace enters the door to the door that will take her to the future.
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References
- Travis, M. W., & Staff, T. (2011). What is a story, and where does it come from? TheWrap. https://www.thewrap.com/what-story-and-where-does-it-come-32636/
- Definition of “Tale.” (n.d.). http://www2.hawaii.edu/~davink/MYTHOLOGY%20CLASS/DEFINITIONS/tale.html#:~:text=Tale%20(defined)&text=A%20tale%20is%20a%20comparatively,%2C%20marvelous%2C%20or%20even%20supernatural.
- Guides: Science Fiction - Greensburg Campus: What is Science Fiction? (n.d.). https://pitt.libguides.com/scifi
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Oceans cover 71% of the Earth's surface and contain 97% of the world's water. Oceans have a big impact on temperature and weather because of their massive size. Both humans and other organisms rely on them for food. Oceans are rich in biodiversity and home to a diverse range of plants and species.
World Oceans Day is celebrated every year on June 8 in the hopes of conserving the water body via joint efforts and protecting it from the dangers of human activity. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness about the importance of oceans in sustaining life on Earth and to encourage people to take action to protect them.
'Revitalization: Collective Action for the Ocean' is the topic for World Oceans Day 2022. Because the ocean is such an important thread that binds us all together, it must be protected. It must be ensured that the ocean is no longer hurt, but rather rejuvenated.
The concept of observing World Oceans Day was first proposed in 1992 at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It was created to honor the world's shared ocean and to emphasize its vital significance in our lives.
Oceans provide sustenance for billions of people while also regulating climate and creating more than half of the world's oxygen through the creatures that thrive there. Human actions such as overfishing, oil spills, and plastic pollution, on the other hand, have hurt the water body and the marine species that it supports. World Oceans Day encourages people to increase their efforts to protect the oceans from further harm while simultaneously taking steps to restore their beauty.
On December 5, 2008, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) passed a resolution designating June 8 as World Oceans Day.
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