Some TASAT topics may be posted by readers looking for new material to enjoy. Occasionally a user asks for help remembering a story they’ve read. Simple suggestions may suffice here.
TASAT Challenges in particular are meant to find stories exploring outcomes of situations that could actually be faced by mankind. If we consider that the user with the question may not have time to read a list of novels or watch several films to suss out whether there are applicable details, a great answer would include some context explaining its relevance.
Perhaps a TASAT Challenge topic is titled:
Are there any stories about businessmen willfully destroying the environment in a quest for profit?
an answer
“The Lorax” by Dr. Suess.
a linked answer
If you can find a link to a source or reference for the story you’re citing, you can add it by highlighting text and clicking the link button:
result:
In The Lorax by Dr. Suess, the Once-ler harvests Truffula Trees to make Thneeds, driving away native populations, until he chops down the last Truffula Tree.
an answer with context
In The Lorax by Dr. Suess, the Once-ler discovers and harvests Truffula Trees to start a family business making Thneeds. The story explores the impact of industrial pollution and resource depletion on native populations, the short-sightedness of the singular drive for businesses to expand and grow, and the self-destructive effects of ignoring sustainability.
an alternate answer format
You can paste a link to a source or reference on its own line to create a “onebox” citation that may, depending on the destination, include an outtake:
the result:
In The Lorax by Dr. Suess, the Once-ler discovers and harvests Truffula Trees to start a family business making Thneeds.
an especially considerate answer
If you feel your post contains crucial spoilers for the story you’re citing, you may consider using the “Blur Spoiler” feature available behind the gear icon. Users can choose to click your blurred text to reveal it:
the result:
In “The Lorax” by Dr. Suess, the Once-ler discovers and harvests Truffula Trees for his family business making Thneeds. His drive to grow the business trumps all other concerns.
As the resulting industrial pollution and resource depletion drives away native populations, the Once-ler feels bad but is more concerned with making money. Because no effort is made towards sustainability, the Once-ler’s factory finally chops down the last Truffula Tree and the business closes. The Once-ler lives in regretful isolation before giving the last Truffla Seed to a young boy, instructing the boy to undo the damage the Once-ler has done.
Different styles of answers will apply to different topics, and all answers are welcome. These examples are meant to provide some ideas of what’s possible. We appreciate your participation!