Dystopia Characteristics

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What do citizens in a dystopia fear about the outside world?

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The unknown dangers.

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What does the prefix 'dys-' in the word dystopia mean?

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Bad or abnormal.

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What does the root 'topia' in the word utopia mean?

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Place or location.

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What is a common method used in dystopias to control citizens?

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Imposing restrictions.

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What does the term 'dystopia' refer to?

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An imagined society that is undesirable or frightening.

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What is the opposite of a dystopia?

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Utopia, which refers to an ideal or perfect society.

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How do dystopian societies typically view individuality?

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They suppress individuality to maintain control.

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What role does propaganda play in a dystopian society?

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It is used to manipulate and control the beliefs of citizens.

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What is a common theme in dystopian literature?

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The struggle between the individual and the state.

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What is a characteristic of the government in a dystopia?

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It often has totalitarian control over its citizens.