dystopia - eng lang Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
what are the common themes for a dystopian narrative?
A
omniscient dictatorship, post-apocalyptic world, natural disaster
2
Q
what are the origins of the word dystopia?
A
the word comes from the Greek dys, meaning bad and topia, meaning place
3
Q
True or False, the protagonist in dystopian stories is often a teen
A
True
4
Q
True or False, dystopian narratives can only be properly portrayed as books
A
False
5
Q
Fill in the blank: “ The novel ____ , later adapted into a movie, was about a totalitarian regime with an omniscient dictator often referred to as ‘Big Brother’”
A
1984
