Show and Tell
This is the technique used to reveal a character’s emotions through their actions, thoughts, or body language.
What is “showing” instead of telling?
This type of conflict happens when a character struggles with their own feelings or decisions.
What is internal conflict?
Dystopian societies often appear perfect on the surface but hide this underneath.
What is oppression or control?
This novel by Suzanne Collins features a deadly televised competition in a future divided society.
What is The Hunger Games?
Ayn Rand was born in this country in 1905.
What is Russia?
Instead of saying “She was nervous,” you could write this action-based sentence.
What is “She kept tapping her pencil and avoiding his eyes”?
A battle between a protagonist and an outside force like another character.
What is character vs. character?
Dystopias usually take place in this kind of world, often set in the future.
What is a society in crisis or a post-apocalyptic setting?
In this Ray Bradbury classic, firemen burn books instead of saving people.
What is Fahrenheit 451?
Rand immigrated to this country in the 1920s.
What is the United States?
In a “showing” sentence, this sense is often used to describe fear or danger (e.g., footsteps, a door creak).
What is sound/hearing?
A character rebelling against laws, institutions, or traditions is an example of this conflict.
What is character vs. society?
This type of government control is a key feature of dystopian literature.
What is totalitarian or authoritarian rule?
This George Orwell novel gave us terms like "Big Brother" and "thoughtcrime."
What is 1984?
Her birth name was this.
What is Alisa Zinovyevna Rosenbaum?
Name 2 physical reactions a character might have to show excitement.
What are “smiling widely” and “eyes lighting up”?
When a person must face a storm, disease, or wild animal, they face this conflict.
What is character vs. nature?
Dystopian literature often includes this form of constant surveillance.
What is government or societal monitoring?
In this Ayn Rand novella, the word "I" is forbidden and individuality is outlawed.
What is Anthem?
Ayn Rand moved to Hollywood to work in this industry.
What is the film industry?
A character’s heart racing, palms sweating, and legs frozen would most likely show this emotion.
What is fear?
A futuristic story where humans struggle with artificial intelligence likely contains this type of conflict.
What is character vs. technology?
These are restricted or manipulated to prevent individual thinking.
What are knowledge, language, or information?
This novel by Lois Lowry explores a seemingly perfect society where emotions and memories are controlled.
What is The Giver?
This event in Russia deeply influenced Rand’s hatred of collectivism.
What is the Russian Revolution?