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In a dystopian narrative, which element is LEAST likely to be a central theme?
In a dystopian narrative, which element is LEAST likely to be a central theme?
- Government control and surveillance.
- Environmental degradation and resource scarcity.
- Technological advancements leading to social control.
- Celebration of individual freedoms and rights. (correct)
When crafting a compressed dystopian narrative, what's the primary reason for focusing on a strong hook?
When crafting a compressed dystopian narrative, what's the primary reason for focusing on a strong hook?
- To provide comprehensive world-building explanations.
- To introduce all the supporting characters at the outset.
- To establish the protagonist's backstory in detail.
- To immediately immerse the reader in the story's conflict. (correct)
Why is minimal but powerful world-building crucial in a compressed dystopian narrative?
Why is minimal but powerful world-building crucial in a compressed dystopian narrative?
- It ensures every location is thoroughly detailed, leaving nothing to the reader's imagination.
- It focuses on the technological advancements of the society, ignoring the social context.
- It provides subtle hints and implications about the world's problems without lengthy explanations. (correct)
- It allows for extensive descriptions of every aspect of the society.
Which of the following best exemplifies starting a compressed dystopian narrative 'in the middle of the action'?
Which of the following best exemplifies starting a compressed dystopian narrative 'in the middle of the action'?
In the 'Emotion is Illegal' dystopian scenario, what is the most plausible consequence of the protagonist accidentally smiling at a child?
In the 'Emotion is Illegal' dystopian scenario, what is the most plausible consequence of the protagonist accidentally smiling at a child?
In the 'Lottery for Survival' dystopian theme, what action would most effectively expose the truth about the lottery system?
In the 'Lottery for Survival' dystopian theme, what action would most effectively expose the truth about the lottery system?
In an 'AI-ruled Society,' what inherent risk does a teenager face when discovering a glitch that could bring the system down?
In an 'AI-ruled Society,' what inherent risk does a teenager face when discovering a glitch that could bring the system down?
Considering the 'Oxygen Crisis' dystopian idea, what is the most compelling reason for the government to hoard clean air?
Considering the 'Oxygen Crisis' dystopian idea, what is the most compelling reason for the government to hoard clean air?
Within the 'Memories for Sale' dystopian setting, why is the protagonist realizing something important was stolen a pivotal moment?
Within the 'Memories for Sale' dystopian setting, why is the protagonist realizing something important was stolen a pivotal moment?
In 'The Forbidden Book' dystopian idea, what is the most likely reason for a society to ban books and control stories?
In 'The Forbidden Book' dystopian idea, what is the most likely reason for a society to ban books and control stories?
Flashcards
Dystopian story
Dystopian story
A genre set in an oppressive or controlled society.
Compressed Narrative
Compressed Narrative
A short story with a clear beginning, middle, and end, emphasizing powerful world-building and character depth in minimal space.
Strong Hook
Strong Hook
Start in the middle of the action to immediately engage the reader.
Minimal World-Building
Minimal World-Building
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Emotion is Illegal
Emotion is Illegal
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The Lottery for Survival
The Lottery for Survival
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AI-Ruled Society
AI-Ruled Society
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Oxygen Crisis
Oxygen Crisis
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Memories for Sale
Memories for Sale
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The Forbidden Book
The Forbidden Book
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Study Notes
- Dystopian stories are set in oppressive or controlled societies.
- Common dystopian themes include government control, environmental disaster, loss of freedom, technology gone wrong, rebellion, and survival.
- Examples of dystopian stories include The Hunger Games, 1984, and Divergent.
- A compressed narrative is a short story format.
- Compressed narratives have a clear beginning, middle, and end.
- Compressed narratives start in the middle of the action with a strong hook.
- Compressed narratives use minimal but powerful world-building, hinting at problems rather than explaining them.
- Compressed narratives focus on emotion and character depth through a key event or decision.
Steps to Prepare a Dystopian Story
- Brainstorm ideas for a dystopian setting, such as a world where emotions are illegal.
- Determine the main character and the problem they face.
- Decide on the major conflict or event that happens.
- Consider a hopeful or tragic ending.
- Structure the story with an opening in action.
- Develop the middle to show the conflict.
- Create a resolution as the end (hope, escape, failure, rebellion).
- Prepare notes of key themes, character names, important events, and powerful phrases.
Marking Criteria
- Creativity & Purpose: Engaging story that fits the dystopian theme.
- Structure & Cohesion: Smooth storytelling with well-linked paragraphs.
- Language Features: Good spelling, varied punctuation, dialogue, strong word choice.
- Literary Devices: Figurative language, strong setting, deep characters.
Dystopian Story Ideas
- Emotion is Illegal: Showing emotions is a crime, leading to "reprogramming".
- The Lottery for Survival: Citizens enter a lottery where winners live in luxury and losers disappear.
- AI-ruled Society: A teenager finds a glitch in the system that could bring it down.
- Oxygen Crisis: People must buy expensive air filters due to toxic air and government is hoarding clean air.
- Memories for Sale: The rich buy experiences from the poor, leading to the protagonist realizing something important was stolen.
- The Forbidden Book: Reading is illegal, and a hidden book reveals a lost history.
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