Science Fiction Genre

Science Fiction Genre

What is science Fiction?

Science Fiction is a genre of fiction in which the stories often tell about the science and technology of the future.

Science Fiction Vs. Fantasy

Science Fiction differs from fantasy in that it uses partially true laws about science as an explanation - not elements of magic.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would NOT be in science fiction?

• Aliens

• Wizards

• Time Travel

• Mad Scientists

Science Fiction usually tries to explain what effect scientific advances may have on us in the future- either good or bad

Science Fiction may take place in:

• Space

• Another World

• The future

• Another dimension

Another dimension.....

Examples of Science Fiction Literature Include:

• The War of the Worlds

• The Fountainhead

• City of Ember

Let's Review

Multiple Choice

Science Fiction uses what as an explanation:

• Science

• Magic

• History

• Reality

Multiple Choice

In which of these settings would Science Fiction NOT take place?

• Space

• the 4th dimension

• The year 3002

• Hogwarts

Multiple Choice

What genre is City of Ember?

• Fantasy

• Realistic Fiction

• Informative Text

• Science Fiction