Vocabulary Words
convivial
friendly and lively atmosphere
Science Fiction is a combination of _____ and theories.
facts
What was the main character's initial reaction to arriving on Mars?
He wanted to return to the rocket immediately
How does Mr. Bittering initially react to the news about Earth?
He tries to comfort his family while hiding his fear
idle
pointless; not active
Writers of science fiction often present readers with _______ settings, characters, and events usually set in the past or future.
fantastical
According to the passage, how did the main character physically feel on Mars?
Tense and uncomfortable
What thought gives Mr. Bittering the most anxiety about being stranded on Mars?
The fact that Mars will now have a chance to "eat them"
forlorn
abandoned
Writers build ______ in writing science fiction.
suspense or terror
What is implied by the line "a man standing on the edge of a sea, ready to wade in and be drowned"?
The character feels he is about to face overwhelming challenges
What had previously helped Mr. Bittering accept living on Mars?
The knowledge that he could return to Earth if he wanted
pendulum
a fixed point that swings back and forth
Mood is the overall feeling or _______ that a writer creates for a reader.
atmosphere
According to Mrs. Bittering, why should they remain on Mars?
Because Earth might be destroyed by atomic weapons
Tick-tock seven o'clock sang the voice clock; time to get up.
onomatopoeia
Science Fiction
Writers of science fiction often present readers with fantastical settings, characters, and events usually set in the past or future.
4 themes/topics in Sci Fi
science, technology, society, human nature
What does David believe about the Martian cities?
They might still be inhabited by unseen Martians
What daily ritual does Mr. Bittering perform that suggests his unease?
He checks everything in his house each morning