Elements of Dystopia

A Dystopia is created by an apocalyptic event and _______.

• an oppressive society with a lot of governmental control

• a society that allows a lot of freedom

• a natural disaster

• a virus outbreak

True or False: Most Dystopian novels share common themes or elements.

• True

• False

A dystopian protagonist usually:

• Is satisfied with their society

• is physically stronger than most people

• is dissatisfied with society and feels trapped

• is the leader of the dystopian society

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 is meant by dystopia?

• a perfect world

• an average, every day world

• a nightmarish reality

• a story set a long time ago

In a dystopian society, people are afraid of _______.

• dreams

• the ocean

• what's inside the closet

• outside world

Which is a characteristic of dystopian societies?

• freedom

• intelligence

• true love

• dehumanization

Dystopias focus on which of the following trends?

• Governmental

• Socioeconomical

• Fashion

• Spiritual

Who is the antagonist in dystopian literature?

• the bad guy

• the protagonist

• society

• nature

The Danger of Technology is an example of a theme from Dystopian novels. True or False?

• True

• False