PRACTICE FLASHCARD: Elements of Science Fiction

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The impact on ________________ is what is explored by true science fiction.

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human beings

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Sci-fi typically deals with futuristic themes related to

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science and technology

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Science fiction texts contain some element of truth or are partly believable.

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True

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The following are examples of a science fiction _____________________:
in a futuristic time
in a laboratory
on the moon
underground
under the oceans
in a time traveled to with a time machine

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setting

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What genre is loosely based on science and has a believable quality?

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science fiction

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What is the difference between a Utopian and a Dystopian society?

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Utopian society is an ideal society, while dystopian is an imagined world that is negative, or critiques society.

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Which of the following is not typically found in Science Fiction?
- Dystopian Society
- Unicorns
- Alternate Worlds
- Space Travel

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Unicorns

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Which work is credited with marking the beginning of Science Fiction?

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Frankenstein

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How does science fiction influence real-world technological advances?

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By predicting future inventions and inspiring innovation

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In what ways does science fiction address contemporary issues?

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By exploring the ethics of technology and providing social commentary