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What is a dystopia?
An imagined society characterized by great suffering and injustice, typically totalitarian or post-apocalyptic.
Dystopias often serve as cautionary tales about societal issues.
What defines a utopia?
An ideal society that does not exist in reality, where governments ensure the safety and well-being of its citizens.
Utopias represent a vision of a perfect world.
What is science fiction?
A form of fiction that deals principally with the impact of actual or imagined science upon society or individuals.
Science fiction often explores futuristic concepts and technologies.
Define fantasy in literature.
A genre of fiction that involves themes of the supernatural, magic, and imaginary worlds and creatures.
Fantasy often includes elements like wizards, mythical creatures, and enchanted settings.
What is a totalitarian government?
A form of government that prohibits opposition from political parties, disregards citizens’ feelings, and has complete control.
Totalitarian regimes often employ propaganda and censorship to maintain power.
What is censorship?
Supervision and control of the information and ideas circulated within a society.
Censorship can restrict freedom of expression and access to information.
What does propaganda mean?
The spreading of ideas, information, or rumors for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person.
Propaganda is often used in political contexts to influence public opinion.
When was ‘1984’ published?
June 8, 1949.
‘1984’ is a seminal work by George Orwell that explores themes of totalitarianism and surveillance.
How did George Orwell die?
Of tuberculosis in January 1950.
Orwell’s health deteriorated significantly during the writing of ‘1984.’
Why did George Orwell choose the title ‘1984’?
He wrote the novel in 1948 and flipped the numbers.
Used it to commemorate his deceased wife
paradox
self contradictory statement that challenges, conventional thinking
simile
figure of speech that compares to unlike things using the words like or as
metaphor
A figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn’t literally true but helps explain an idea
-States one thing is another thing
symbol
characters, settings, images, or other motifs that stand in for bigger ideas
pun
A joke that’s made when one word is given two different meanings in the same sentence
irony
an event that seems deliberately contradictory to what the reader expects
types of irony
verbal irony- when a person says one thing but means the opposite
Situational irony – when the opposite of what is expected happens
dramatic irony – when the audience knows something, the characters do not
character foil
A character who compares and contrasts with another character to highlight important aspects of that characters personality
theme
The message of a story, what the author is saying, rarely stated
allusion
an expression designed to call something to mind without explicitly stating it
foreshadowing
The author giving hints/clues about what will happen later, creates suspense
imagery
use of language appealing to the five senses, specifically sight
soliloquy
A long speech delivered by a main character talking to themself or the audience, reveals their innermost thoughts
monologue
A long speech delivered by an important character to other characters, expresses feelings the speaker wants other people to know
