Dystopian Fiction/The Challenges of Dystopia Unit of Inquiry

Which is NOT a common element of dystopian fiction?

• Propaganda is used to control the citizens of society.

• Information, independent thought, and freedom are restricted.

• A leader or concept may be worshipped by the citizens of the society.

• The hero always saves the day.

A futuristic, imagined universe in which oppressive societal control and the illusion of a perfect society are maintained through corporate, bureaucratic, technological, moral, or totalitarian control.

• Utopia

• Dystopia

• Communism

• Sci-fiction

Dystopias, through an exaggerated worst-case scenario, make a criticism about a current trend, societal norm, or ____ system.

Which of these are common elements of dystopian fiction?

• Citizens are perceived to be under constant surveillance.

• Citizens have a fear of the outside world.

• Citizens live in a dehumanized state.

• Citizens are able to seize power eventually.

Governments in dystopian societies usually employ the following tactic: to suppress or delete as objectionable, which the definition for what?

Dystopian novels are often set in places that are inhabitable, have been destroyed, or are preparing for destruction.

• True

• False

The following is an example of what in 1984: "alternative facts" instead of "lies" or "misinformation."

• political correctness

• Oceania

• ThoughtPolice

• doublespeak

What are the three main conflicts seen in dystopian fiction?

• Person vs. Person

• Person vs. Society

• Person vs. Self

• Person vs. the Supernatural

Which is NOT a typical resolution to a dystopian fiction?

• Hero dies.

• Hero leads a rebellion to change the society and succeeds.

• Hero conforms to the society. 

• Hero escapes to a foreign land and hides there for the rest of his or her life.

Which two learner profiles are explored in this unit?

• risk-takers

• inquirers

• thinkers

• communicators