O QUE SÃO CONTOS? | Gênero Textual

Summary

This video script explores the origin of the expression 'quem conta um conto aumenta um ponto' (who tells a tale adds a point), which traces back to the ancient oral storytelling tradition. As stories were passed down, each reteller would alter the details slightly. The script then delves into the structure of a short story, explaining its key elements: introduction, development, climax, and conclusion, using the well-known tale of 'The Three Little Pigs' as an example. Viewers are encouraged to write and share their own stories, fostering creativity and participation in the storytelling tradition.

Takeaways

• 😀 'Quem conta um conto aumenta um ponto' refers to how stories evolve over time, with each retelling adding new details.
• 😀 The expression originated from ancient times when people gathered to share stories orally, before TV or YouTube.
• 😀 Stories often changed with each retelling, leading to the idea that a storyteller 'adds a point' or detail to the original tale.
• 😀 A 'conto' (short story) is a narrative text that is short, with few characters or events, and focuses on a single conflict.
• 😀 A conto is fictional, meaning the events or characters do not need to be real.
• 😀 Types of contos include fairy tales, popular tales, fantasy, romance, suspense, science fiction, and many others, each with unique characteristics.
• 😀 All types of contos share a basic structure: the introduction, development, climax, and conclusion.
• 😀 The introduction presents the characters, setting, and initial events of the story.
• 😀 In the development phase, the conflict arises and the story unfolds, leading to the climax where the tension peaks.
• 😀 The conclusion resolves the conflict, bringing the story to a satisfying end, with characters overcoming challenges.
• 😀 The title of a conto is often creative, aiming to spark curiosity and interest in the reader or listener.
• 😀 Analyzing a famous conto like 'The Three Little Pigs' shows how the introduction, conflict, climax, and conclusion structure the story.

Q & A

What does the expression 'quem conta um conto aumenta um ponto' mean?

The expression means that when a story is told by someone, they tend to add or change details, making the story grow as it is passed along. This originated from oral storytelling traditions.

Why is the origin of the expression tied to ancient times?

In ancient times, people would gather to tell stories, and with each retelling, the stories would change slightly, either by the storyteller's memory or creativity, leading to the expression that a story grows with each telling.

What is a 'conto' in literary terms?

A 'conto' is a short narrative text with a limited number of characters and events. It typically presents a single conflict and is fictional, meaning that not everything in a conto has to be real.

Can you name some types of 'contos' (short stories)?

Yes, there are various types of 'contos', such as fairy tales, popular stories, fantastic tales, romantic stories, suspense stories, and science fiction stories, each with unique characteristics.

What is the typical structure of a 'conto'?

A typical 'conto' is divided into three parts: the introduction (where characters, setting, and initial events are introduced), the development (where the conflict arises), and the conclusion (where the conflict is resolved).

What is the 'situação inicial' (initial situation) in a short story?

The 'situação inicial' is the beginning of the story where characters, settings, and initial events are introduced. It's where the reader learns the basics about the characters and their world.

How does the 'desenvolvimento' (development) contribute to the story?

In the 'desenvolvimento', the story progresses and the main conflict is introduced, which drives the narrative forward and keeps the reader engaged.

What happens during the 'clímax' (climax) of a short story?

The 'clímax' is the peak of tension in the story. It's the moment of greatest suspense, where the outcome of the conflict is uncertain and the reader is most engaged.

How is the 'conclusão' (conclusion) important in a short story?

The 'conclusão' provides the resolution to the conflict and wraps up the story. It's where the problems introduced earlier are solved, and the story reaches its final outcome.

Can you give an example of a famous short story and explain its structure?

A famous example is 'The Three Little Pigs'. The initial situation introduces the pigs and their different houses. The development shows the conflict with the wolf, who tries to blow down their houses. The climax occurs when the wolf tries to enter through the chimney, and the conclusion resolves the conflict when the pigs defeat the wolf.