Dystopian Elements

Which one is not necessarily a dystopian element? 

• Citizens live in a dehumanized state.

• Citizens are always physically restrained by the leader.

• Citizens have a fear of the outside world.

• Propaganda is used to control the citizens of society.

What type of dystopian control is when the government controls the people. 

• Bureaucratic 

• Social 

• Philosophical 

• Technological 

Dystopian fiction uses a future setting where the world has...

(a)  

Which of the following topics of themes is most commonly associated with dystopian literature?

• The beauty of nature

• The dangers of totalitarian governments

What is a Dystopia?

• The goddess of long-distance relationships

• 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.

Which of the following is an element of a dystopian novel?

• a magical setting

• restricted freedom

• animals that speak

• a focus on family

Place a check next to the elements of a dystopian novel. There will be more than one.

• Independent thought is restricted.

• Society encourages individuality.

• The government lies to its citizens.

• People think they are always watched by the government.

• People vote in fair and democratic elections.

True or False: In a dystopian novel, society is an illusion of utopia.

• True

• False

True or False: In a dystopian setting, individuality is discouraged or forbidden.

• True

• False

Characters in dystopian novels often live in ___________ _______________.

• beautiful homes

• tropical islands

• complete happiness

• constant fear