Science Fiction

The purpose of science fiction is to

• discuss the impact of technology on humanity

• show what the future will look like for the curious

• critique modern society's issues

• warn humanity of the impending disasters that will arise from time travel and alien invasions

• to remind us that technology is evil

Science Fiction features advanced technology in the text.

• True

• False

Science fiction literature rarely utilizes dystopian settings

• True

• False

All of the following are examples of science fiction subgenres except

• Cyberpunk

• Alternate Timelines

• biographical

• Singularity or Technological Singularity

• Time Travel

There are four main types of dystopian society outlined in our unit. Which ones were they? Check all that apply

• Spiritual / Religious

• Military / Government

• Corporate / Business

• Time Travel

• Technological / Environmental Destruction

The protagonist in a science fiction story often (check all that applies)

• feels trapped by society

• senses that something is wrong with the system

• is deeply flawed and thus not as heroic

• questions the system and leadership

• reveals to the reader the negative aspects of the dystopia

Science fiction writers often use establish a relationship between ______ and _______ to help convey their message

• love / hate

• technology / dystopia

• technology / advancement

• the future / the past

What is a Dystopia?

• an imagined world in which there is the promise of great hope and perfection, justice, and one that is often a post apocalyptic rebuilding of the past

• A synonym for boring

• It's like onomatopoeia, right?

• an imagined society in which there is great suffering or injustice, typically one that is post-apocalyptic.

Select all of the elements of Science Fiction below.

• Supernatural abilities

• Time-travel

• New/Different political systems

• Technology and Inventions

• Unusual places (spacial settings, underwater cities, intergalactic travel)

What is the difference between a Science Fiction novel and our first novel from class, Persepolis? Check all that apply

• Science Fiction has magic, whereas Persepolis has no magic at all.

• Science Fiction is purely imagination, whereas Persepolis is based on actual events

• Science Fiction involves creations based on technology or some form of our world

• There is no difference between Sci-Fi novels and Persepolis

• Science Fiction novels are more realistic and less wordy than novels like Persepolis