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Science Fiction

Published on Sep 24, 2016

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Science Fiction

A Glimpse into our Future
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Define: Genre

  • A genre is a category of literature or other media
  • Ex. Science fiction; mystery; horror; action; comedy
  • Ex. hip hop; heavy metal; alternative rock; EDM
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What is Science Fiction?

define or give examples of what it IS...and what it is NOT

Science Fiction is...

  • A genre of fiction which deals with...
  • scientific developments and technology, real or partially imagined (e.g. space or time travel; alien life; cloning; parallel universes)
  • focuses on tech's effect on people and society
  • is often (but not always) set in the future

Examples of Sci Fi

  • Back to the Future (time travel)
  • The Martian (hard sci-fi)
  • The Hunger Games (dystopian)
  • Fallout (post-apocalyptic)
  • Star Trek (science fantasy/action)
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