Dystopia

Which is NOT a common element of dystopian fiction?

• Propaganda is used to control the citizens of society.

• Information, independent thought, and freedom are restricted.

• A leader or concept may be worshipped by the citizens of the society.

• The hero always saves the day.

A futuristic, imagined universe in which oppressive societal control and the illusion of a perfect society are maintained through corporate, bureaucratic, technological, moral, or totalitarian control.

• Utopia

• Dystopia

• Communism

• Sci-fiction

Which of these are common elements of dystopian fiction?

• Citizens are perceived to be under constant surveillance.

• Citizens have a fear of the outside world.

• Citizens live in a dehumanized state.

• Citizens are able to seize power eventually.

Governments in dystopian societies usually employ the following tactic: to suppress or delete as objectionable, which the definition for what?

(a)  

Dystopian novels are often set in places that are inhabitable, have been destroyed, or are preparing for destruction.

• True

• False

Which is NOT a typical resolution to a dystopian fiction?

• Hero dies.

• Hero leads a rebellion to change the society and succeeds.

• Hero conforms to the society. 

• Hero escapes to a foreign land and hides there for the rest of his or her life.

Which dystopia control is in a story where citizens are controlled by science?

• Technological

• Bureaucratic

• Philosophical/Religious

• Corporate

The Danger of Technology is an example of a theme from Dystopian novels. True or False?

• True

• False

Which dystopia control is in a story where citizens are controlled by a concept or belief?

• Technological

• Philosophical/Religious

• Bureaucratic

• Corporate

Which dystopia control is in a story where citizens have been usurped by robots?

• Technological

• Philosophical/Religious

• Bureaucratic

• Corporate