Speculative fiction

Speculative fiction uses an imaginary or futuristic world to explore important issues in contemporary (modern-day) society

• True

• False

Speculative fiction

• 
  Is based on actual fact

• Tells a true story

• is the fiction of 'what if...?

• Makes the audience confused

This genre is usually set in the future, space or an alternate dimension. It uses imaginary but realistic settings that could potentially happen. It is often based on current science and the impact that advances in technology could have in the future.

• Dystopian fiction

• Science fiction

• Historical fiction

• Fantasy

Which option is NOT true about Steampunk?

• 
  Often has a Victorian (19th century Britain) theme

• It features steam-powered technology or technology that hasn’t moved forward with current advances

• Includes elements of science fiction and fantasy.

• The characters are usually punk rockers with steam as a special effect.

True or False: Dystopias usually start with the illusion that they're a "perfect" society.

• True

• False

Dystopias focus on which of the following trends?

• Governmental

• Socioeconomical

• Fashion

• Spiritual

Dystopias take place in which time period?

• The Past

• The Present

• The Future

• The Space Age

A Dystopia is created by an apocolyptic event and _______.

• 
  an oppressive society with a lot of governmental control

• a society that allows a lot of freedom

• a natural disaster

• 
  a virus outbreak

Which of the following elements is NOT a characteristic of Cyberpunk?

• old technology with a futuristic touch

• Dystopian World

• Hacking and rebel protagonist

• Neon-like colors

This type of fiction explores the struggles of individuals or groups, often the product of human experimentation.

• steampunk

• Biopunk

• cyberpunk

• medicalpunk