Exploring Dystopian Themes in Literature

What is the central idea of the passage "Someone Might Be Watching — An Introduction to Dystopian Fiction"?

• Dystopian fiction is about funhouse mirrors.

• Dystopian fiction magnifies societal issues to extremes.

• Dystopian fiction is about selfies and filters.

• Dystopian fiction is a new genre of the 21st century.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which word in the passage "Someone Might Be Watching — An Introduction to Dystopian Fiction" suggests a negative connotation?

• Delight

• Compulsion

• Love

• Notice

What is the author's purpose in writing "Someone Might Be Watching — An Introduction to Dystopian Fiction"?

• To entertain readers with stories about funhouse mirrors.

• To inform readers about the characteristics of dystopian fiction.

• To persuade readers to read more dystopian fiction.

• To describe the history of dystopian fiction.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What does the phrase "criminalizes thought" imply in the context of the passage?

• Thoughts are celebrated.

• Thoughts are ignored.

• Thoughts are punished.

• Thoughts are rewarded.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How does the author use the metaphor of a funhouse mirror in the passage?

• To show how dystopian fiction distorts reality.

• To explain the history of funhouse mirrors.

• To describe the physical appearance of characters.

• To illustrate the joy of using filters.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the meaning of "magnification" as used in the passage?

• Reduction

• Enlargement

• Simplification

• Clarification

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which detail from the passage supports the idea that dystopian fiction reflects societal issues?

• The use of funhouse mirrors.

• The comparison to selfies with filters.

• The extreme documentation of memories.

• The delight in taking selfies.

What is the tone of the passage "Someone Might Be Watching — An Introduction to Dystopian Fiction"?

• Humorous

• Informative

• Sarcastic

• Melancholic

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How does the author advance their point of view in the passage?

• By using rhetorical questions.

• By providing examples of societal issues.

• By quoting famous authors.

• By describing personal experiences.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

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What is the effect of the author's word choice in the passage?

• It creates a sense of urgency.

• It makes the passage difficult to understand.

• It adds humor to the passage.

• It clarifies the author's point of view.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6