Science Fiction Elements Review

What is the definition of a theme in literature?

• The sequence of events in a story

• The underlying message or big idea

• The main character's journey

• The setting of the story

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In “The Veldt,” what theme is explored through the children’s obsession with the nursery?

• The benefits of family vacations

• The dangers of overreliance on technology

• The importance of school rules

• The excitement of exploring new worlds

Which is the best way to find a theme in a science fiction story?

• Count how many characters appear

• Identify repeating ideas or symbols

• Only look at the ending

• Focus on the author’s biography

In “True Love,” Milton’s interactions with the computer Joe best reveal which theme?

• Computers should replace humans in decision-making

• Friendship can be found anywhere

• Technology can complicate human relationships

• Romantic love is always logical

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What is the central idea of a story?

• A general truth about life

• The author’s main point about the topic

• A minor detail that adds to the plot

• The ending twist

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Which question would BEST help you identify the central idea of a story?

• “What was my favorite scene?”

• “How many pages is the story?”

• “What is this story really about?”

• “When was the author born?”

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In “The Veldt,” which statement is closest to the central idea?

• Virtual reality lions are fun to watch

• Parents should be careful about the technology they give their children

• Africa is dangerous for travelers

• Robots make the best babysitters

What are “key details” in a text?

• Trivial facts with no real meaning

• Specific information that supports the theme or central idea

• The author’s personal life story

• Background information about the genre

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Which detail from “True Love” supports the theme that technology can complicate relationships?

• Milton programs Joe to find him a perfect match

• Joe plays music to help Milton work

• Milton upgrades his computer

• Joe runs self-diagnostics

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Why should you pay attention to the setting in science fiction?

• Settings in sci-fi are always in space

• The setting often influences characters and events

• Sci-fi settings are just for decoration

• The setting is less important than the author’s name