Well, a true story based on real events often strives for accuracy, but memory and interpretation can introduce some variations. Also, for storytelling purposes, certain elements might be emphasized or simplified.
Not necessarily. Sometimes details can be exaggerated or left out for dramatic effect.
Not necessarily. Even if a novel claims to be based on true events, the author might take some creative liberties or fill in gaps with imagination.
Yes, a true story is by definition based on real happenings and facts.
Well, it depends. A true story is often rooted in real events, but details could be embellished or changed slightly to make it more engaging or understandable. For example, characters' inner thoughts might be added that we can't really know for sure.
Not necessarily. Sometimes a 'true story' might have elements exaggerated or fictionalized for dramatic effect.
Not necessarily. Sometimes a 'true story' might be embellished or have fictional elements added for dramatic effect.
Not necessarily. Even if based on real events, some creative liberties might be taken for entertainment or narrative purposes.
A major real story doesn't always have to be completely true. It could incorporate real elements but also include fictional aspects to enhance the narrative or to better connect with the audience.
Yes, Ip Man 2 is based on a true story. It is fairly accurate in depicting the general situation of Ip Man's life at that time. For example, his martial arts skills and his teaching of Wing Chun are real aspects of his life.
Yes, to a large extent. The core of the story about the sled dogs being left behind and their struggle for survival is true. But in a movie, there are always some elements that are added or adjusted to make it more engaging. For example, the exact sequence of events might be tweaked a bit. But it still remains a great representation of what really could have happened to those poor dogs in the Antarctic.
No. While some real and scary stories are based on true events, like the Bell Witch story which had witnesses and historical records of the hauntings in the Bell family, others are often just products of human imagination and cultural beliefs. For example, many horror stories in folklore might have been created to teach moral lessons or to explain the unexplained in a superstitious way.