Can you give an example to illustrate the meaning of the word pulp fiction?

Sure. 'The Hunger Games' is a good example. It shows a world where the Capitol has extreme control over the districts, and children are forced to fight to the death in a cruel game. This reflects the meaning of dystopian fiction as it shows a society with a lack of freedom and a great deal of oppression.

For the TV show 'Breaking Bad', Walter White's back story is that he's a high school chemistry teacher who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. He's also a man who has always felt unappreciated and under - achieved in life. This back story is the foundation for his decision to start cooking meth. It shows why he would take such a drastic step, as he wants to secure his family's financial future before he dies. The back story gives the audience an understanding of his motives and makes his transformation from a meek teacher to a drug - kingpin more believable.

Sure. 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel is a great example. It's set in the Tudor period in England. The story follows Thomas Cromwell, a real - life figure, but Mantel uses her imagination to fill in the gaps of his personal life, his thoughts, and his relationships. This is what makes it historical fiction - it's based on historical facts (the Tudor court, Cromwell's role) but has fictional elements (his unrecorded conversations, his inner feelings).

Consider the 'Harry Potter' series. It's set in a fictional wizarding world with Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and characters like Harry, Hermione, and Ron. None of these things exist in the real world, but the author, J.K. Rowling, created this elaborate and engaging fictional universe, which is full of magic, mystery, and adventure. This perfectly exemplifies what a fiction story is - a creation of the imagination.

Sure. Consider the European Union. In some areas, the border districts between countries like France and Germany have become less distinct. People can freely travel, work, and live across what were once very defined border districts. The Schengen Agreement has made these border districts seem like a fiction as there are no strict border controls in many cases.

Sure. Imagine there's a person named Skold in a story. He claims to love a girl just because she is beautiful and rich. But he doesn't really know her personality or values. This so - called love is more like an infatuation based on superficial things, thus it can be seen as fictional, just like what'skold love is fiction' implies.

An old man sat on the bench. A dog came by. He reached to pet it. Reminded him of his own dog. Long gone. His eyes welled up in silence.

Sure. 'The Handmaid's Tale' is an example of soft science fiction. It's set in a future dystopian society. While there are some scientific - ish elements like the way reproduction is controlled, the focus is on the social and human aspects. It shows how the power structure in this society oppresses women, and how they resist and cope. It's mainly about the human experience in a very different social setting.

Sure. 'The War of the Worlds' by H.G. Wells is a great example. It involves an alien invasion, which is a common science fiction element. The story uses the idea of advanced alien technology attacking Earth, exploring how humans would react to such a threat. This fits the definition as it combines scientific concepts (alien life and their technology) with a fictional narrative.

Well, I've heard of a situation where the rent of an apartment was determined by the number of plants the tenant had. If they had more than five plants, the rent would increase by a certain amount. This is really strange because in fictional stories about renting, things like this rarely come up. Usually, rent is based on the size, location, and amenities of the property, not the number of plants someone has.