Why Teens Find The End Of The World So Appealing

1. PART A: Which statement best expresses the central idea of the text?

• 1. Dystopian novels offer teenagers a fictional world that they can relate to, and they prompt strong emotional responses.

• 1. Teenagers who read dystopian novels are more likely to have unhappy and distrustful relationships with others.

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• 1. Adults are not the intended audience of dystopian novels, as they usually occupy villainous roles in the genre.

• 1. The ideas explored in dystopian novels often mislead teenagers to view the world in a more negative light.

2. PART B: Which quote from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

• 1. 'Dystopian novels create a world eerily similar to our own, making readers question the path society is on.'

• 1. 'The characters in dystopian novels often face challenges that are not relevant to the modern-day reader.'

• 1. 'Many adults find the themes of dystopian novels too pessimistic, preferring more optimistic readings.'

• 1. 'Teenagers find a sense of camaraderie and understanding through the struggles of the characters in dystopian novels.'

3. How do dystopian novels typically explore the concept of freedom?

• 1. By depicting societies where freedom is restricted, dystopian novels highlight the value of personal liberties.

• 1. Dystopian novels often show characters who are completely free of societal constraints, leading to chaos.

• 1. They usually ignore the concept of freedom, focusing instead on technological advancements.

• 1. Freedom is often portrayed as an illusion, with characters believing they are free when they are not.

4. What role do governments typically play in dystopian novels?

• 1. They are often portrayed as benevolent entities that are misunderstood by the protagonists.

• 1. They usually serve as the antagonist, imposing strict controls on the population.

• 1. Most dystopian novels depict governments as powerless and irrelevant to the story's main conflict.

• 1. Government roles are varied, with some being helpful and others hindering the protagonist's journey.

What is the author's main purpose in the article?

• 1. to encourage teenagers to read dystopian fiction

• 1. to explore why dystopian fiction interests teenagers

• 1. to discuss how dystopian fiction could be harming teenagers

• 1. to explain why adults don't enjoy dystopian fiction

How do paragraphs 1-3 contribute to the development of ideas in the text?

• 1. They provide examples of dystopian fiction in which parents are the villains.

• 1. They show readers what teenagers relate to in dystopian fiction.

• 1. They emphasize the variety of real-world problems that dystopian fiction explores.

• 1. They help readers understand dystopian fiction through plot examples.