Speculative fiction departs from everyday reality; dystopia imagines an unjust society.
1. What distinguishes speculative fiction from strict imitation of everyday reality?
2. A story aims to frighten readers and may rely on either mental dread or supernatural threats. Which genre best describes it?
3. A novel imagines technological advances that enable travel through time and explores how they reshape society. Which genre most directly fits this description?
What kinds of realms does speculative fiction present?
Fantastical, supernatural, futuristic, or imaginative realms.
What is horror intended to do?
Disturb, frighten, or scare.
How is horror often divided?
Into psychological and supernatural horror.
What is science fiction based on?
Imagined future scientific or technological advances and major social or environmental changes.
What settings or journeys does science fiction frequently portray?
Space or time travel and life on other planets.
What characterizes a dystopia?
Great suffering or injustice in an imagined state or society.
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