Science Fiction Genre

Science Fiction Genre

​R.1.4: I can analyze how form impacts meaning and style.

What is science Fiction?

A genre of fiction is a kind, category, or sort of literature. There are four main genres: poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and drama. Each genre has sub-genres, which are categories of the genre.

Science Fiction is a sub-genre of fiction in which the stories often tell about the science and technology of the future. Some of the other sub-genres of fiction are: historical fiction, romance, mystery, fantasy

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. Also, sci-fi stories sometimes include themes as commentary on current events. Below are some common themes:

• Government Control

• Discrimination

• The Military

• Capitalism/Socialism

​Common Sci-Fi Themes

Science Fiction may take place in:

• Space

• Another World

• Present Day

• The future

• Another dimension

Examples of Science Fiction Literature Include:

• The War of the Worlds

• The Hunger Games

• Stranger Things

• The Fountainhead

• Star Wars

• 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

Multiple Choice

Why is science fiction different from fantasy?

• Fantasy has more magical elements.

• There is no observable difference.

• Science Fiction stories weren't written until the 20th century (1900s)

• Fantasy stories are all from the 18th century (1700s)