Intro to Utopia and Dystopia

Utopian societies reflect most of these qualities EXCEPT ________.

• peaceful government

• a dangerous environment

• independent thought

• equality for all citizens

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CCSS.RI.7.2

A dystopia is a ___________ place

• good

• non-existent

• bad

• healthy

Dystopian societies typically

• restrict free thought

• cherish nature

• encourage individualism

• celebrate life

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

True or false: the poor typically lead very harsh lives in dystopian literature.

• true

• false

True or false: dystopian literature, though usually set in the future, has a certain familiarity for the intended reader.

• true

• false

The following is a definition of a Utopian society:

• An imagined state or society in which there is great suffering or injustice

• An imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.4

Hunger Games is set in a dystopian society?

• True

• False

What is the definition of a utopia?

• A horrible place to live.

• A futuristic society.

• A perfect place to live.

• A really old society.

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CCSS.L.8.4A

What are characteristics of a utopian society?

• Chaos, fires, war
• yelling, screaming, yoga
• freedom, no fear, live in harmony
• freedom, rebellion, death

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

Propaganda being used to control citizens in a society means...

• advertising is being used to control people
• the government is always watching
• businesses control everything
• police have the ultimate power