Fantasy Survey: Can I ask you to take a moment...?

[annemehr]

> So here's my little survey.  Thanks ahead for your participation.  It
> will help me a lot in my speech! --
> 
> 1. Have you ever read any of the "Oz" books by L. Frank Baum and other
> authors? (Y/N)

No

> 2. If yes, what did you like about them?  What did you not like?
> 
> 3. Do you like to read fantasy in general? (Y/N)

Yes

> 4. If yes, what is your favorite fantasy series?

HP  :)

> 5. What do you like about that series?

The characters, and the fact that if you dig into the adventure, you
can find layers of meaning.  Also, the feel of the Wizarding world and
the way it seems to be just beyond our vision. And it's a great story.

> 6. Which of the the following do you believe enhances a good fantasy
> (or fiction in general)? :
> 
>    -- Interesting plotlines? Yes
>    -- Unexpected plot twists? Yes
>    -- Complex, multi-dimensional characters? YES!
>    -- Coherent, non-self-contradicting story continuity? YES, YES,
YES! *ahem*
>    -- Science fiction elements? Sure, but not necessary.
>    -- Action / Adventure elements? Yes
>    -- Romantic Elements? Sure, why not.
>    -- Sexual Elements / Nudity? *eyeroll* Not necessary, but go on
ahead if you can manage it without it looking merely grafted on to the
rest of the story. Not that 'sexual' and 'fantasy' haven't had a long
and honored connection, though...
> 
>    
> Thanks again!
> 
> -- 
> Dave

You're quite welcome.

Annemehr