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Form Time | Art & Design

Twilight-mania to return to cinemas

Bloody valentines: One of the two central relationships in "Twilight" is between human teenager Bella Swan (right), and Edward Cullen (left), an immortal vampire who struggles to control his thirst for her blood.

Are vampires better than werewolves? Five hundred years after it first began, the debate continues to rage among fantasy lovers.

Comprehension quiz

  1. What does the word “captivating” mean in the context of this article?

     

  2. Which word is the closest synonym for “immortal”?

    A: Mortal

    B: Forgettable

    C: Eternal

    D: Modern

  3. Which of the following is NOT a reason given in the article for why Twilight was so popular?

    A: It was a story of “doomed” love.

    B: It redefined the role of women in literature and film.

    C: It presented fantasy creatures as exclusively white.

    D: It captivated millions with a teen romance story.

  4. According to the article, what was Stephanie Meyer’s two-fold “innovation” with the Twilight series?

    A: She made the vampires terrifying and the werewolves gentle.

    B: She turned a horror story into a teen romance and brought werewolves into the story.

    C: She focused on werewolves and ignored vampires.

    D: She made the main characters all exclusively evil.

  5. According to the article, what is one key difference between early folklore vampires and the vampires in the Twilight series?

    A: Early vampires were gentle, while Twilight vampires were terrifying.

    B: Early vampires were figures of horror, while Twilight vampires were part of a teen romance.

    C: Early vampires were romantic, while Twilight vampires were monstrous.

    D: Early vampires were immortal, while Twilight vampires could die.

  6. The article discusses both the popularity and the criticisms of the Twilight series. Based on your own experience and understanding, why do you think a story like Twilight can have such a strong mix of both dedicated fans and dedicated critics?

Answers

Tap to reveal
1: Grabbing and holding one's attention, 2: C, 3: C, 4: B, 5: B, 6: This should be your personal reflection.
1: Grabbing and holding one's attention, 2: C, 3: C, 4: B, 5: B, 6: This should be your personal reflection.

Glossary

Sappy - Overly emotional or sentimental.

Immortal - Lives forever.

Heritage - Valued things from the past.

Immorality - Behaviour that is morally wrong.

Narratives - Stories told.

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