Dystopian Literature

A dystopian protagonist usually:

• Is satisfied with their society

• is dissatisfied with society and feels trapped

• is physically stronger than most people

• is the leader of the dystopian society

Dystopias are usually set in the...

• past

• future

• present

• myth

I feel like I have a good understanding of the dystopian literature genre

• Strongly Disagree

• Disagree

• Agree

• Strongly Agree

Because of how they are constructed, what are dystopias seen as?

• An example of how things should be so that everything is perfect

• A warning that things might get to be too good

• A warning that if things keep going in the same direction, bad things will happen

• A complex structure of interwoven tapestries that paints a picture of society at its most humane and vulnerable point.

Why does dystopian literature tend to have similar themes and styles?

• They come from the same source material, society.

• They come from the same set of authors that know each other

• They come from the same time period so they are similar

• They come from the same publisher, so they have similar styles.

What are the three other themes often found in dystopian fiction?

• The problems of misinformation

• The problems of having a pet

• The problems of interfering with health and genetics

• The problems of losing individuality

• The problems of having to read a dystopian story

What is the definition of Dystopia?

• No Place

• Bad Place

• Some Place

• My Place

Why is a carnival attraction "fun house mirror" used to explain what dystopian stories are like?

• It shows how much fun these games can be to read

• It brings up everyone's fears, just like clowns at a carnival.

• It is a way to explain something difficult to people who can understand a carnival attraction.

• It helps people focus on one characteristic and examine it closely.

What are the 3 main themes found in George Orwell's novel "1984?"

• surveillance

• government control

• robotification

• industrialization

• social media influence

Things might seem good on the surface, but some corrupt secrets are hidden behind this false image of a "perfect utopia"...

• Illusion

• Surveillance

• Conformity

• Dissent