Science Fiction Genre

Which of the following statements best describes science fiction?

• Science fiction is about historical events and people.

• Science fiction is about wizards, monsters, and magical realms based purely out of the author's imagination.

• Science fiction is about talking animals who fly space ships and can walk through walls.

• Science fiction is about imaginary events that could maybe actually happen at some point.

Which type of science fiction best describes a story about an astronaut stranded on a foreign planet trying to survive until he can be rescued.

• Hard science fiction

• Soft science fiction

Which type of science fiction best describes a story about humans waking from deep hibernation in a crashed spaceship only to be taken prisoner by talking monkeys who have replaced human beings on Earth.

• Hard science fiction

• Soft science fiction

Which type of science fiction best describes a story about a future in which humans are created by scientists using specific DNA samples in order to create an ideal society.

• Hard science fiction

• Soft science fiction

Which of the following can be said of science fiction? (Check all that apply)

• Science fiction suggests possible consequences or technological or scientific advancements.

• Science fiction suggests what could happen in the future.

• Science fiction explores what could happen if certain events happen.