Dystopian Review Flashcard

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What is a utopia?

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An imagined perfect society

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What is a dystopia?

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An imaginary futuristic world with oppression and unjust control

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What is often used in dystopian societies to create the illusion of a perfect world?

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Propaganda

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In a dystopian society, what is the purpose of using propaganda?

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To control and promote the point of view of those in power

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What do dystopian societies rely on to maintain control over citizens?

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Conformity

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What do dystopias often focus on?

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Current social, technological, or governmental trends

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What are dystopias described as in the text?

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Worst-case scenarios

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What is the purpose of dystopias according to the text?

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To make a criticism of a trend in our real world

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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a dystopian classic? Brave New World, Anthem, 1984, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

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In what year was "The Giver" by Lois Lowry published?

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1993