Test on Unit IX: Dystopic Cinema

Test on Unit IX: Dystopic Cinema

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English

12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the 'mad visionary' archetype in science fiction?

Back

The 'mad visionary' archetype refers to a character who possesses extraordinary intelligence and creativity but is often portrayed as unstable or morally ambiguous, leading to dangerous or dystopian outcomes.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of Thomas More's Utopia?

Back

Thomas More's Utopia serves as both a proposal for an ideal society and a satire, critiquing the very notion of a perfect society by highlighting its impracticalities and contradictions.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to 'acquire the boon' in a quest narrative?

Back

To 'acquire the boon' means that the protagonist has obtained a significant reward or knowledge that is crucial for the resolution of the story, often leading to personal growth or societal benefit.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is meant by 'used future' in film production design?

Back

'Used future' refers to a design aesthetic in which the future is depicted as worn, aged, and lived-in, contrasting with the sleek, polished visions of the future often seen in traditional sci-fi.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How is Children of Men considered the 'anti-Blade Runner'?

Back

Children of Men is termed the 'anti-Blade Runner' because it presents a more pessimistic and gritty view of the future, focusing on societal collapse rather than the glamorous and stylized depiction of dystopia in Blade Runner.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who is William Gibson and what is his contribution to cyberpunk?

Back

William Gibson is a science fiction author known for pioneering the cyberpunk genre, particularly through his novel 'Neuromancer,' which explores themes of technology, society, and identity.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define dystopian cinema.

Back

Dystopian cinema refers to films that explore social and political structures in a dark, often oppressive future, highlighting themes of totalitarianism, environmental disaster, and loss of individuality.

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