Science Fiction Introduction

"Frankenstein" was written during a competition because…

• Mary Shelley wanted to prove women could write scary stories.

• the writers were reacting to how boring the world was becoming.

• Mary Shelley wanted to create a very popular Halloween costume.

• the writers were reacting to the changing world they were living in.

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Science fiction is a genre that...

• is outdated.

• appeals to a small population.

• changes as the world changes.

• is separate from fantasy and futuristic tales.

One of science fiction's earliest themes was…

• the dangers as a result of technological advancement.

• the dangers as a result of trying to reanimate the dead.

• the dangers as a result of working conditions in factories.

• the dangers as a result of creating new scientific fields of study.

Science fiction helps us express our concerns for the future as well as…

• how independent we are.

• the limits of our imagination.

• our hope for a better one.

• the aftermath of war.

Over time, science fiction has become...

• become less popular.

• repetitious.

• remained popular.

• lost its appeal.

What is the central idea of the text?

• Science fiction can lead to technological advancements in the real world.

• Science fiction is often a reaction to what is happening in society and the world.

• Mary Shelley was the first science fiction writer, even though that was not her intention.

• Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" is her idea about what was possible at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution.

What does the word "abominable" mean as it is used in the text? (Paragraph 2)

• pleasant to get along with

• able to understand

• revolting to look at

• easy to talk to

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How does paragraph 14 contribute to the development of ideas in the article?

• It develops the idea that sci-fi has a diverse and wide appeal.

• It develops the idea that sci-fi is a genre that has a lot of literary prizes.

• It develops the idea that sci-fi books are often made into Hollywood movies

• It develops the idea that sci-fi mainly appeals to groups who have a special interest in it

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What connection does the author draw between "Godzilla" and today's superhero movies?

• Today's superhero movies imagine the character of Godzilla in a fictional world, fighting an outside force.

• They all explore the idea of an uncontrollable force that could end the world at any time.

• They have multiple remakes with each generation of moviegoers.

• Today's superhero movies are remakes of Godzilla.

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Have you watched any science fiction movies or shows lately? Which ones?