What fictional character should I write-in for President?
Q. I'm fed up. I don't like any of the real people running for president. There is a long and honorable tradition of voting for fictional candidates. Whom should I write-in?
Asked by Todd - Sun Jun 22 10:46:31 2008 - - 26 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Under the Patriot Act I don't think you are allowed to bring sharp objects like a pencil within 1000 yards of a polling place. But I'm crafty so I always keep some pencil leads in the bottom of my pocket. Being graphite they don't set off the metal detector. I'm going to write-in Ben Cartwright, from Bonanza. He won't want that thankless job so we'll have to draft him. I select him because he was the last free man in America. He is a capitalist who favors less government. He supports the 2nd Amendment, hard money, private property. He remembers what it's like to use his public right-of-way (roads) without having to obtain government permission (license). If someone told him he would have to ask government permission to remodel his… [cont.]
Answered by who is #1? - Sun Jun 22 11:27:46 2008
Q. I'm fed up. I don't like any of the real people running for president. There is a long and honorable tradition of voting for fictional candidates. Whom should I write-in?
Asked by Todd - Sun Jun 22 10:46:31 2008 - - 26 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Under the Patriot Act I don't think you are allowed to bring sharp objects like a pencil within 1000 yards of a polling place. But I'm crafty so I always keep some pencil leads in the bottom of my pocket. Being graphite they don't set off the metal detector. I'm going to write-in Ben Cartwright, from Bonanza. He won't want that thankless job so we'll have to draft him. I select him because he was the last free man in America. He is a capitalist who favors less government. He supports the 2nd Amendment, hard money, private property. He remembers what it's like to use his public right-of-way (roads) without having to obtain government permission (license). If someone told him he would have to ask government permission to remodel his… [cont.]
Answered by who is #1? - Sun Jun 22 11:27:46 2008
What is a fictional hero than can compare to Santiago from the old man and the sea?
Q. I have to write a paper comparing Santiago from Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea to another fictional character of my choosing. The character can be from a movie, book, comic strip, ect. Any Ideas?
Asked by Lemurfitz4 - Thu Sep 17 16:40:15 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Let's ask ourselves, what is the essential arc of the character Santiago? A spiritual journey, discovery about self, life, etc. Finding another book about a character who chases a fish just isn't going to happen. Oh wait, Moby Dick, although technically it's a mammal. But similar arcs and journeys with comparable symbols is possible. I might suggest Don Quixote or perhaps The Heart of Darkness. Look for the generic overriding themes when comparing different works and characters.
Answered by Sir - Fri Sep 18 01:36:05 2009
Q. I have to write a paper comparing Santiago from Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea to another fictional character of my choosing. The character can be from a movie, book, comic strip, ect. Any Ideas?
Asked by Lemurfitz4 - Thu Sep 17 16:40:15 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Let's ask ourselves, what is the essential arc of the character Santiago? A spiritual journey, discovery about self, life, etc. Finding another book about a character who chases a fish just isn't going to happen. Oh wait, Moby Dick, although technically it's a mammal. But similar arcs and journeys with comparable symbols is possible. I might suggest Don Quixote or perhaps The Heart of Darkness. Look for the generic overriding themes when comparing different works and characters.
Answered by Sir - Fri Sep 18 01:36:05 2009
What kind of fictional book should I write?
Q. Hi, can you help me determine what sort of fictional book I should write? I don't want to have to revise the plot and the setting all the time, so I guess it shouldn't have these in it. Any suggestions?
Asked by PKDfan - Mon Mar 10 19:29:08 2008 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Write what you know is the advice most often given to new writers. You must devote time to discovering the idea which appeals uniquely to you. You are solely responsible for what you write, and I think that you can not truly write fiction unless you can conceive and plot your prospective novel yourself. If you are a reader, you must have a genre which is your favorite, and you may want to write that type of book. Just be certain that you are writing with originality and not simply reproducing another author's concepts. Good luck!
Answered by Lynci - Mon Mar 10 22:07:17 2008
Q. Hi, can you help me determine what sort of fictional book I should write? I don't want to have to revise the plot and the setting all the time, so I guess it shouldn't have these in it. Any suggestions?
Asked by PKDfan - Mon Mar 10 19:29:08 2008 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Write what you know is the advice most often given to new writers. You must devote time to discovering the idea which appeals uniquely to you. You are solely responsible for what you write, and I think that you can not truly write fiction unless you can conceive and plot your prospective novel yourself. If you are a reader, you must have a genre which is your favorite, and you may want to write that type of book. Just be certain that you are writing with originality and not simply reproducing another author's concepts. Good luck!
Answered by Lynci - Mon Mar 10 22:07:17 2008
What fictional character would make a great fast food mascot?
Q. Name the fictional character and what type of food they would serve there. Do it now!
Asked by Billy B - Sat Jan 3 19:06:06 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. izumi konata and chocolate cornets
Answered by lorenz - Sat Jan 3 19:11:39 2009
Q. Name the fictional character and what type of food they would serve there. Do it now!
Asked by Billy B - Sat Jan 3 19:06:06 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. izumi konata and chocolate cornets
Answered by lorenz - Sat Jan 3 19:11:39 2009
What is the importance of connecting with a fictional character?
Q. Why should the readers connect with fictional characters when they read a story? I have a couple of reasons, but more would be appreciated. 1) It will help the reader understand the story in better context 2) Let the reader see the moral/lesson of the story.
Asked by hey_shiftone - Sat Oct 11 13:51:50 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It lets the reader be drawn in and get emotionally attached to what's going on in the book. Also, with number 1, if relating to the character helps the reader understand, that understanding will make them most likely enjoy the book more and keep reading. If you hate the main character or cant picture/understand whats going on, you arent likely to keep on with the story, are you?
Answered by Leaf Monkey - Sat Oct 11 15:36:15 2008
Q. Why should the readers connect with fictional characters when they read a story? I have a couple of reasons, but more would be appreciated. 1) It will help the reader understand the story in better context 2) Let the reader see the moral/lesson of the story.
Asked by hey_shiftone - Sat Oct 11 13:51:50 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It lets the reader be drawn in and get emotionally attached to what's going on in the book. Also, with number 1, if relating to the character helps the reader understand, that understanding will make them most likely enjoy the book more and keep reading. If you hate the main character or cant picture/understand whats going on, you arent likely to keep on with the story, are you?
Answered by Leaf Monkey - Sat Oct 11 15:36:15 2008
How can a fictional narrative be superior for discussing workplace themes?
Q. As well as non fictional narrative, too. What are some workplace themes?
Asked by Miss March - Sat Mar 6 16:55:46 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Fictional narratives can be helpful for discussion workplace themes because the story can be manipulated or constructed to highlight a specific theme for discussion. So if you're interested in lack of will or cooperation, you might look at Bartleby the Scrivner. If you are interested in greed or relationships between managers and their employees maybe A Christmas Carol is a better choice. Nonfiction, on the other hand, is more descriptive of reality. It is useful for learning from the past in order to replicate or prevent certain outcomes.
Answered by CMM - Sat Mar 6 18:23:49 2010
Q. As well as non fictional narrative, too. What are some workplace themes?
Asked by Miss March - Sat Mar 6 16:55:46 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Fictional narratives can be helpful for discussion workplace themes because the story can be manipulated or constructed to highlight a specific theme for discussion. So if you're interested in lack of will or cooperation, you might look at Bartleby the Scrivner. If you are interested in greed or relationships between managers and their employees maybe A Christmas Carol is a better choice. Nonfiction, on the other hand, is more descriptive of reality. It is useful for learning from the past in order to replicate or prevent certain outcomes.
Answered by CMM - Sat Mar 6 18:23:49 2010
What if a fictional character were elected president?
Q. I know it could possibly happen with enough write-in votes, but how would the presidency work with a fictional character in the Oval Office? Would there be someone else pulling the strings or what? I've wondered about this for some time now.
Asked by arkguy20 - Sat Dec 16 11:37:22 2006 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. This could never happen according to Federal Election Code. Even as a write-in candidate, they still would have to show proof of residency and registration as a voter. Even if you were to register yourself as a fictional character, you would be violating the Election Law, not only in your state, but also Federal Law as well. You would have to lie on your application and by doing that you have committed a criminal felony.
Answered by The Pornster - Sun Dec 17 02:18:01 2006
Q. I know it could possibly happen with enough write-in votes, but how would the presidency work with a fictional character in the Oval Office? Would there be someone else pulling the strings or what? I've wondered about this for some time now.
Asked by arkguy20 - Sat Dec 16 11:37:22 2006 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. This could never happen according to Federal Election Code. Even as a write-in candidate, they still would have to show proof of residency and registration as a voter. Even if you were to register yourself as a fictional character, you would be violating the Election Law, not only in your state, but also Federal Law as well. You would have to lie on your application and by doing that you have committed a criminal felony.
Answered by The Pornster - Sun Dec 17 02:18:01 2006
What are some good fictional history books about the Revolutionary War?
Q. I need to read a fictional history book about the Revolutionary War for a history extra credit project. Does anybody have any good suggestions for a book to read? Thanks!
Asked by Greta G - Wed Mar 11 11:33:01 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Johnny Tremain About an apprentice Silversmith in Paul Revere's shop.
Answered by oliver_a2002 - Wed Mar 11 12:35:22 2009
Q. I need to read a fictional history book about the Revolutionary War for a history extra credit project. Does anybody have any good suggestions for a book to read? Thanks!
Asked by Greta G - Wed Mar 11 11:33:01 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Johnny Tremain About an apprentice Silversmith in Paul Revere's shop.
Answered by oliver_a2002 - Wed Mar 11 12:35:22 2009
How can we have knowledge of a fictional character if it does not exist?
Q. I asked the quesiton yesterday if fictional characters did exist and received quite a few responses on the lines of NO. So, if we know a fictional character does not exist, how do we know about it at all?
Asked by powxmansal - Fri Feb 29 16:50:23 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Fictional characters do exist. They just don't represent real beings in the actual world. For instance: Mickey Mouse exists. We see his picture on TV, in movies, in books, on T-shirts, etc. The character exists. However, there is no real 4 foot tall mouse in the world, who wears clothes and speaks, named Mickey.
Answered by Ego - Fri Feb 29 16:56:41 2008
Q. I asked the quesiton yesterday if fictional characters did exist and received quite a few responses on the lines of NO. So, if we know a fictional character does not exist, how do we know about it at all?
Asked by powxmansal - Fri Feb 29 16:50:23 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Fictional characters do exist. They just don't represent real beings in the actual world. For instance: Mickey Mouse exists. We see his picture on TV, in movies, in books, on T-shirts, etc. The character exists. However, there is no real 4 foot tall mouse in the world, who wears clothes and speaks, named Mickey.
Answered by Ego - Fri Feb 29 16:56:41 2008
Are there any British fictional books written in a formal style?
Q. Doesn't have to be British, can be written by any author. Just wondering if anyone knew of any fictional books written in a formal style. Well, there are two types of styles: formal, and informal. Informal writing would have slang terms, or talk in a very casual way, while formal is like the news, straight to the facts.
Asked by GrantW - Mon Dec 7 18:08:22 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Jane Austen?
Answered by Annie - Mon Dec 7 19:47:54 2009
Q. Doesn't have to be British, can be written by any author. Just wondering if anyone knew of any fictional books written in a formal style. Well, there are two types of styles: formal, and informal. Informal writing would have slang terms, or talk in a very casual way, while formal is like the news, straight to the facts.
Asked by GrantW - Mon Dec 7 18:08:22 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Jane Austen?
Answered by Annie - Mon Dec 7 19:47:54 2009
Are there any fictional characters worthy of worship and praise?
Q. There seems to be a lot of people worshipping fictional characters. Do you think there any fictional characters that deserve praise and worship?
Asked by Zarok - Sat Jun 12 05:06:23 2010 - - 17 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Jaime Lannister, from George R.R. Martin's "Song of Ice and Fire" series. If you've read the books, you'll know what I'm talking about. He's the single greatest character ever conceived of, simply for his personality and uniqueness and strength of mind, and for his ability to do what must be done, no matter how distasteful. Truly a unique character--which is almost impossible to find in the fantasy genre.
Answered by Father Tucker - Sat Jun 12 05:10:46 2010
Q. There seems to be a lot of people worshipping fictional characters. Do you think there any fictional characters that deserve praise and worship?
Asked by Zarok - Sat Jun 12 05:06:23 2010 - - 17 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Jaime Lannister, from George R.R. Martin's "Song of Ice and Fire" series. If you've read the books, you'll know what I'm talking about. He's the single greatest character ever conceived of, simply for his personality and uniqueness and strength of mind, and for his ability to do what must be done, no matter how distasteful. Truly a unique character--which is almost impossible to find in the fantasy genre.
Answered by Father Tucker - Sat Jun 12 05:10:46 2010
A fictional book or novella in which Mark Twain is a character?
Q. In the first chapter, Twain (Sam Clemens) accidentally sets fire to his house in Hartford, CT. He's preoccupied with financial issues and fails to attend to a lit cigar. I started reading this while waiting for a tour to begin in the Trinity College admissions office. I put the book down without noting its title and would really like to find it again. Any other fictional works with Mark Twain as a character are also welcome.
Asked by Rainbow Connection - Fri Jul 4 20:40:31 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. River World has Mark Twain as on of the characters. It is really a wonderfull series. I would suggest reading it. :)
Answered by ~Mira~ Only As Sane As I Am - Fri Jul 4 21:21:50 2008
Q. In the first chapter, Twain (Sam Clemens) accidentally sets fire to his house in Hartford, CT. He's preoccupied with financial issues and fails to attend to a lit cigar. I started reading this while waiting for a tour to begin in the Trinity College admissions office. I put the book down without noting its title and would really like to find it again. Any other fictional works with Mark Twain as a character are also welcome.
Asked by Rainbow Connection - Fri Jul 4 20:40:31 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. River World has Mark Twain as on of the characters. It is really a wonderfull series. I would suggest reading it. :)
Answered by ~Mira~ Only As Sane As I Am - Fri Jul 4 21:21:50 2008
How do you get I readers "emotionally attached" to my fictional character?
Q. I want to know your opinions of getting readers "emotionally attached" to a fictional character. For example, you read an interesting book that draws you in. Later on throughout the story one of the main characters die. Of coarse, this makes you sad when reading it. This happened to me a few times. One of the books was called "Where the Red Fern Grows". Well, anyways if you are able to answer my question I would appreciate it. Sorry for making an error in the title.
Asked by Mr.Questions - Thu Jul 16 01:03:43 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's a hard thing to do. Generally, you try to make your character as real as possible, rather than a stereotype. You give them good qualities and bad. And you allow them to act and react, rather than tell the reader what they're doing. And you give them emotions. They have to have feelings about the things they do and see. Some writers can do this every time. For others it's harder and happens only now and then. Some writers can't do it at all. But if you do manage to do it, it makes your book a hundred percent better.
Answered by Just Wondering - Thu Jul 16 01:11:35 2009
Q. I want to know your opinions of getting readers "emotionally attached" to a fictional character. For example, you read an interesting book that draws you in. Later on throughout the story one of the main characters die. Of coarse, this makes you sad when reading it. This happened to me a few times. One of the books was called "Where the Red Fern Grows". Well, anyways if you are able to answer my question I would appreciate it. Sorry for making an error in the title.
Asked by Mr.Questions - Thu Jul 16 01:03:43 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's a hard thing to do. Generally, you try to make your character as real as possible, rather than a stereotype. You give them good qualities and bad. And you allow them to act and react, rather than tell the reader what they're doing. And you give them emotions. They have to have feelings about the things they do and see. Some writers can do this every time. For others it's harder and happens only now and then. Some writers can't do it at all. But if you do manage to do it, it makes your book a hundred percent better.
Answered by Just Wondering - Thu Jul 16 01:11:35 2009
Which FICTIONAL Television Characters would You chose to be President and Vice president of the United States?
Q. Looking for fictional characters, people playing themselves, or appearing on news, sports, sports entertainment, news entertainment, or any such combination there of, do NOT count. Bonus consideration for cabinet positions as well.
Asked by Irvin W - Thu Sep 11 15:16:42 2008 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Superman as president vice president Batman both are smart and can always get out of a jam using their strength or brains lol
Answered by mnmshelly - Thu Sep 11 15:22:18 2008
Q. Looking for fictional characters, people playing themselves, or appearing on news, sports, sports entertainment, news entertainment, or any such combination there of, do NOT count. Bonus consideration for cabinet positions as well.
Asked by Irvin W - Thu Sep 11 15:16:42 2008 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Superman as president vice president Batman both are smart and can always get out of a jam using their strength or brains lol
Answered by mnmshelly - Thu Sep 11 15:22:18 2008
What's the movie about a fictional war created during a presidential campaign?
Q. Hi, I remember watching this movie a good ten years ago in which the American President was caught having an affair right before the elections. In order to avoid people not voiting for him because of this scandal, his staff created a fictional war to distract the public from the President personal affairs. Which movie was it?
Asked by keatsurn - Tue May 12 08:57:01 2009 - - 4 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Wag The Dog...
Answered by Bog woppit. - Tue May 12 09:04:03 2009
Q. Hi, I remember watching this movie a good ten years ago in which the American President was caught having an affair right before the elections. In order to avoid people not voiting for him because of this scandal, his staff created a fictional war to distract the public from the President personal affairs. Which movie was it?
Asked by keatsurn - Tue May 12 08:57:01 2009 - - 4 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Wag The Dog...
Answered by Bog woppit. - Tue May 12 09:04:03 2009
Why do we love fictional characters?
Q. Have you ever wonderd why we sometimes actually develop feelings for fictional charcters in movies, books etc.? How is it even possible to develop anything towards a fictional charchter?
Asked by chiwashere - Sun Dec 23 19:17:08 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. unknowingly we consider them as our ideal, people we haven't met in real life. they fill out what is missing in our life, including our expectations.
Answered by Blue Waters - Sun Dec 23 20:46:16 2007
Q. Have you ever wonderd why we sometimes actually develop feelings for fictional charcters in movies, books etc.? How is it even possible to develop anything towards a fictional charchter?
Asked by chiwashere - Sun Dec 23 19:17:08 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. unknowingly we consider them as our ideal, people we haven't met in real life. they fill out what is missing in our life, including our expectations.
Answered by Blue Waters - Sun Dec 23 20:46:16 2007
What can I write my persuasive essay and fictional story on?
Q. I have to do 2 writing pieces. I'm in 7th grade. One has to be persuasive, the other has to be fictional. What are some interesting topics to write about these?
Asked by NICK IS HOME!!! :D - Tue Apr 1 20:34:12 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. For persuasive have a topic on "To eat inside or outside" (argument on whether just eat at home or outside and sepnd some money) Fictional: probbaly talk about your fanstasy super hero or somethin
Answered by bambinoski - Tue Apr 1 20:48:26 2008
Q. I have to do 2 writing pieces. I'm in 7th grade. One has to be persuasive, the other has to be fictional. What are some interesting topics to write about these?
Asked by NICK IS HOME!!! :D - Tue Apr 1 20:34:12 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. For persuasive have a topic on "To eat inside or outside" (argument on whether just eat at home or outside and sepnd some money) Fictional: probbaly talk about your fanstasy super hero or somethin
Answered by bambinoski - Tue Apr 1 20:48:26 2008
Can someone give me a link to a fictional story about global warming?
Q. Please supply me with a link to a a fictional story on global warming. I tried looking it up on Google, but had no luck. The story should portrait the future effects of global warming.
Asked by En3rgi2dmax - Sat May 30 11:38:29 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. >>>An objective look: >>> >>> Lol. No, really. Lol. Just compare the historical record of the Medieval Warm Period and the Little Ice Age if you want to see the difference between living in a cold climate vs a warm one. There's no fiction there.
Answered by Ottawa Mike - Sat May 30 13:56:27 2009
Q. Please supply me with a link to a a fictional story on global warming. I tried looking it up on Google, but had no luck. The story should portrait the future effects of global warming.
Asked by En3rgi2dmax - Sat May 30 11:38:29 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. >>>An objective look: >>> >>> Lol. No, really. Lol. Just compare the historical record of the Medieval Warm Period and the Little Ice Age if you want to see the difference between living in a cold climate vs a warm one. There's no fiction there.
Answered by Ottawa Mike - Sat May 30 13:56:27 2009
How many fictional books have you read? Why have you avoided the bible?
Q. So you are of the opinion the bible is written by man and is fictional...Is that the real reason you have not read the bible?
Asked by Out spoken - Tue May 4 16:35:33 2010 - - 23 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Written by men as they were moved by God, not fiction, read a number of times, still reading it. Best book I ever bought. Don't read fictional books anymore.
Answered by Carl - Tue May 4 16:41:03 2010
Q. So you are of the opinion the bible is written by man and is fictional...Is that the real reason you have not read the bible?
Asked by Out spoken - Tue May 4 16:35:33 2010 - - 23 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Written by men as they were moved by God, not fiction, read a number of times, still reading it. Best book I ever bought. Don't read fictional books anymore.
Answered by Carl - Tue May 4 16:41:03 2010
Whats a Fictional Story that has to do with the 1920's and The Great Gatsby?
Q. I need to write a newspaper article on fictional event that relates to the 1920's and the book The Great Gatsby. It just has to be a fictional event.
Asked by gbiron321 - Sun Jan 4 15:22:07 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Steal something out of Bugsy Malone. Gangsters bring out new weapon...
Answered by kelby_lake - Sun Jan 4 15:28:24 2009
Q. I need to write a newspaper article on fictional event that relates to the 1920's and the book The Great Gatsby. It just has to be a fictional event.
Asked by gbiron321 - Sun Jan 4 15:22:07 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Steal something out of Bugsy Malone. Gangsters bring out new weapon...
Answered by kelby_lake - Sun Jan 4 15:28:24 2009
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