Elements of Science Fiction

Elements of Science Fictions and Fantasy

"Fantasy is the impossible made probable. Science fiction is the improbable made possible."

- Rod Serling

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Which one does not belong? Science Fiction has...

• realistic and fantastic details

• conflicts that usually center around good vs. evil

• is grounded in science

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Which one does not belong? Fantasy...

• has unknown inventions

• contains supernatural elements such as magic and shape-shifting

• has characters that use magical transportation

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Which one is not true of science fiction?

• It makes a serious comment about the world!

• The purpose is to entertain, not make a social commentary or issue a warning

• It often warns humankind of what's to come.

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Which of these would not be a setting for Science Fiction?

• A magical world

• Under the oceans

• time travel to the past or future

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Which of these would not be a setting for Science Fiction?

• Another planet

• A present alternate reality

• A parallel world that is entered through a secret portal

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Which of these would not be a fantasy character?

• a human hero

• a wizard

• a talking bear

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Which of these would not be a character in a fantasy?

• One that has magical powers

• One who uses magic for evil

• One who has a conflict that centers around a disease

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What type of character may be fantasy and science fiction?

• a talking unicorn

• an evil villain

• a friendly alien

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Which type of story may include: advanced technology, genetics disease and exploration?

• Science Fiction

• Fantasy

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Which of these may be used in both fantasy and science fiction?

• advanced technology

• disease

• exploration

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Which one of the two is purely imaginative?

• Fantasy

• Science Fiction

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Which one is based on fact, but include some made-up places and technology inventions?

• Fantasy

• Science Fiction