Dystopian 1
Dystopia is a __________
futuristic fictional world
True or False:
Rebellions are rare in Dystopian Literature
False
This is the term for using personal information to keep users scrolling by showing them more of what they like.
Algorithm
True or False:
The Interviewees in the Social Dilemma urged us to watch the videos recommended to us on YouTube.
False
The word "dystopia" is the commonly used antonym for ____________ or ___________
"eutopia" or utopia
What are the common traits of dystopian protagonists?
Often feels trapped and is struggling to escape.
Challenges and questions the beliefs, political, and social systems in his or her society.
Feels that something is wrong or unjust.
Reveals the negative qualities of the dystopian setting from his or her perspective.
Decides fighting back or escaping is worth any potential risks.
The film suggests that social media platforms often profit from this valuable resource—not the app itself.
user attention (or data)
Who decides what the reader will learn from Dystopian Literature?
The reader
List 2 elements of a dystopian setting
An oppression of society
Control is often maintained through a totalitarian government.
Fear is instilled through a threat of violence.
Propaganda is used to prevent independent thought or to “brainwash” citizens.
People live under constant surveillance and have few rights or freedoms.
An indicator that a text might be Dystopian is...
The story takes place in the future, but the description of the setting sounds primitive.
Outrageous, bizarre, or unjust aspects of living in a dystopia are presented as normal to the reader
Much has been destroyed by war.
There is a central figure or ruling body who makes all decisions for others.
According to the documentary, the rise of social media has been linked to increased rates of this mental health issue in teens.
anxiety and depression
The documentary urges viewers to think of themselves not as users, but as ________
Products
Dystopian worlds frequently serve as a criticism of our CURRENT society and is intended to be a _________________________________________.
warning of the direction where our world may be heading IF change is not implemented
What are 3 characteristics of a dystopian society?
The majority are oppressed by a ruling elite.
Citizens are afraid and distrustful of the “outside world.”
Documents and books that were written from or about the past or banned or have been destroyed.
Everyone must conform to uniform rules or expectations.
Originality or any act of nonconformity is deemed undesirable or even considered to be a criminal act.
Dystopias present an illusion that the society is a utopia.
The documentary links excessive screen time to the decline of this human skill in young people.
face-to-face communication
Name 3 Dystopian novels.
Answers will vary.
Utopia is a pun, designed to put us in mind of the Greek u-topos (‘_______’) and eu-topos (‘good place’).
no place
How are dystopian societies controlled and oppressed?
Corporate, Technological, Religious/Philosophical and Bureaucratic Control
What were 2 recommendations the interviewees made?
Turning off notifications
creating boundaries
limiting screen time for teens/children
What is your English teacher's name? You must spell it correctly.
Miss Stemen