Sci-fi, Utopia, and Dystopia Elements

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

• dehumanization

• futuristic medicine

• a decline in society

• technology used to hurt humans

A lack of concern for people's lives or safety is also called

• dehumanization

• totalitarianism

• political repression

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What is a totalitarian government?

• a government that gives some freedoms to its people, but does not allow them to vote

• a government is fake

• a government that doesn't do anything and gives total control to its people

• a government that controls most or all aspects of a person's life

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What is a genre of literature that has a futuristic setting and uses futuristic technology?

• science fiction

• dystopia

• utopia

• zootopia

True or false: dystopian fiction is often used to raise real world concerns that may become present in the future.

• True

• False

What is political repression?

• When a government lies to its people

• When a government limits the rights and/or freedoms of its people

• When a government ignores its people and their needs

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

• utopia

• dystopia

• science fiction

• Futurama

What is a society with highly desirable or perfect qualities?

• utopia

• dystopia

• Science Fiction

True or false: in stories, utopias usually end up being dystopias once the reader has learned more about the society

• true

• false

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