Dystopian Novel Elements

Which of the following is an element of a dystopian novel?

• a magical setting

• restricted freedom

• animals that speak

• a focus on family

True or False: In a dystopian setting, individuality is discouraged or forbidden.

• True

• False

Place a check next to the elements of a dystopian novel. There will be more than one.

• Independent thought is restricted.

• Society encourages individuality.

• The government lies to its citizens.

• People think they are always watched by the government.

• People vote in fair and democratic elections.

Is My Life in Dog Years an example of a dystopian novel?

• Yes

• No

What is a utopia?

• a city next to dystopia

• a place you create

• a perfect world

• a destroyed world

Who coined the terms "utopia" and "dystopia?"

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas More

• James Patterson

• Gary Paulsen

• Steve Winwood

Characters in dystopian novels often live in ___________ _______________.

• beautiful homes

• tropical islands

• complete happiness

• constant fear

True or False: In a dystopian novel, the world is perfect.

• True

• False

True or False: In a dystopian novel, society is an illusion of utopia.

• True

• False

Citizens in dystopian novels believe themselves to be under constant surveillance. What is surveillance?

• close observation

• brave deed

• voluntary obedience

• careless interference