Features of Sci-Fi

What is the main idea of the "What If?" genre?

• To explain real science facts

• To imagine things that might not be possible

• To tell true stories from history

• To teach people how to use technology

Which of these is an example of a "What If?" story?

• A book about astronauts exploring Mars today

• A story where people can learn new things while they sleep

• A news report about a new invention

• A history book about ancient Egypt

How does The Hunger Games show a theme about society?

• It takes place in the present day

• It is about a world where people watch kids fight on TV

• It is only about one person’s life, not a bigger idea

• It does not talk about how society works

What makes a setting unfamiliar in a story?

• It always takes place in the present day

• It is a real place that never changes

• It is in a different time or world, like outer space or the future

• It is always realistic and possible today

What does the quote, “This collective effort ensures survival,” mean?

• The author thinks survival is always the most important thing

• The author wonders if survival is worth the cost

• The author believes technology makes survival easy

• The author wants people to focus only on staying alive

What makes a character relatable?

• They are rich and famous

• They never make mistakes

• They have feelings and problems that readers understand

• They always win without trying

How does the setting of a giant spaceship affect the story?

• It makes the story feel like real life

• It shows that the world is very different from ours

• It means the characters live on modern-day Earth

• It does not change the story in any way