WorksheetsSpeculative Fiction
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 10mins
Speculative fiction uses an imaginary or futuristic world to explore important issues in contemporary (modern-day) society
True
False
Speculative fiction
Is based on actual fact
Tells a true story
is the fiction of 'what if...?
Makes the audience confused
This genre is usually set in the future, space or an alternate dimension. It uses imaginary but realistic settings that could potentially happen. It is often based on current science and the impact that advances in technology could have in the future.
Dystopian fiction
Historical fiction
Fantasy
Science fiction
Fantasy uses _____ and other supernatural phenomena and usually takes place in _______ worlds.
(a)
Fantasy texts may be set in real world settings.
True
False
This genre follows the adventures of costumed crime fighters. Characters often have superhuman powers and fight against similarly powered criminals known as supervillains.
Utopian fiction
Supernatural
Apocalyptic
Superhero
The horror genre
Is totally fake
Aims to frighten, unsettle or disturb the audience. It may include supernatural, paranormal or fantastical elements
Aims to make the audience question the story line. It never includes supernatural, paranormal or fantastical elements.
Is always based in haunted houses.
This genre usually has elements of horror and fantasy with supernatural/paranormal creatures, e.g. vampires, zombies. Characters usually don’t believe in or know about these creatures and usually believe that there is another reason or scientific explanation for the events.
Apocalyptic
Science Fiction / Sci-Fi
Supernatural / Paranormal
Steampunk
Steampunk ...
Often has a Victorian (19th century Britain) theme
It features steam-powered technology or technology that hasn’t moved forward with current advances.
Includes elements of science fiction and fantasy.
The characters are usually punk rockers with steam as a special effect.
Utopian fiction is the creation of an (a) world, or utopia.
Dystopian fiction is the creation of a (a) world, or dystopia.
Dystopian / Utopian fiction often comment on events in today’s society and the possible future impacts of choices that we are making.
True
False
Apocalyptic fiction...
end of civilisation due to a catastrophe such as nuclear warfare, alien invasion, disaster
end of civilisation due to a crazy president making silly decisions
end of a civilisation because Flint Lockwood's machine made too many meatballs
end of a civilisation because we ran out of chocolate
Post-apocalyptic:
set in a world or civilisation after the toilet paper runs out
set in a world or civilisation where all the shelves in Coles and Woolies are empty
set in a world or civilisation after a disaster, may be set immediately after or a long time after.
set in a world or civilisation after dooms day.
Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction explore how humankind behaves when the rules of civilisation are no longer in place.
True
False
Alternate History/Time Travel never contains "what if" scenarios at key points in history and never present outcomes different to what actually happened. They never involve time travel between different historical periods
True
False
