Science Fiction Review

What is the best definition of THEME?

• A universal truth, moral, or idea that the author wants to express.

• The location and time of the story

• The events that occur in the story

• The author's reason for writing a story

Microsoft's new Chief Executive Officer completes all of her work on an Apple Computer

• Verbal Irony

• Situational Irony

• Dramatic Irony

In The Truman Show, a 1998 movie starring Jim Carrey, the main character doesn’t realize he’s living inside a TV show, but everyone else around him, including the audience, knows the truth.

• Situational Irony

• Verbal Irony

• Dramatic Irony

Before their televised debate began, one politician sneered, “Good luck,” as her opponent crossed in front of her, walking toward the stage.

• Dramatic Irony

• Verbal Irony

• Situational Irony

Some popular plot conventions in Science Fiction maybe all of the following EXCEPT:

• finding a world of fairies and giants

• being the last person on Earth

• finding a lost civilization

• having an alien encounter

A genre where you might read about magical creatures.

• Realistic Fiction

• Fantasy

• Science Fiction

• Biography

Which of the following is the best indicator that a website is reliable?

• The author of the site tells you the information is reliable

• The author links to his or her favorite websites

• The author of the site provides contact information and his or her qualifications

• The author states in bold letters that the site was proofread by an expert

Science Fiction encourages us to learn from...

• past generations.

• textbooks.

• our future children.

• classmates.

Why do authors need to complete research before writing their novels?

• To write longer pieces.

• To create authentic stories.

• Because they were told to.

Which is NOT a subgenre of Science Fiction?

• Dystopian

• Environment

• Technology

• Fables