Elements of a Dystopia

World- building is:

• creating a setting in a dystopian story

• building characters in a dystopian story

• neither of these are elements of world- building

• these are both elements of world- building

What qualities are typically found in a dystopia? Check ALL that apply.

• dehumanization

• futuristic medicine

• a decline in society

• technology used to hurt humans

What is a fictional society that is in some way undesirable or frightening?

• utopia

• dystopia

• science fiction

• Futurama

What are some real world concerns or problems authors explore in dystopian stories? Check ALL that apply.

• poverty

• pollution

• political repression

• totalitarian governments

• space travel

Which of the following are elements of a dystopia? Choose more than one.

• Citizens appear happy

• Over-reliance on technology

• Highly educated citizens

• Peace

Which of the following are elements of a dystopian novel?

• Set in the future

• Warning against a modern social trend

• Citizens are involved in government decisions

• Humankind looks happy, but it is not so.

Which of the following are aspects of dystopian literature? Choose more than one.

• Constant surveillance

• Overabundance of technology

• Focus on individuality

• Importance of the natural world is stressed

Which of the following is a common theme in dystopian literature?

• A) Individual freedom

• B) Totalitarian control

• C) Utopian society

• D) Technological stagnation

In a dystopian society, what is often used to maintain control over the population?

• A) Education

• B) Propaganda

• C) Freedom of speech

• D) Democratic elections

What is the primary purpose of dystopian literature?

• A) To entertain with futuristic technology

• B) To warn about potential societal issues

• C) To depict a perfect society

• D) To explore historical events