History of Sci-Fi
Subgenres of Sci-Fi
Major Authors in Sci-Fi
Major works/themes
100
This term defines new worlds and new realities.
What is neologism?
100
This subgenre of Sci-Fi contains content that deals with magic and mythical beings.
What is fantasy?
100
This author wrote "Frankenstein."
Who is Mary Shelley?
100
This book criticized the totalitarian political structure of Russia and Spain.
What is 1948?
200
This term is a logical contradiction.
What is oxymoron?
200
This subgenre emphasizes more on science and technology, rather than the effects of individual or groups.
What is hard science fiction?
200
This author's ancestor was tried as a witch in Salem, MA.
Who is Ray Bradbury?
200
This theme generally covers the character's struggle to identify the right thing to do.
What is Morality?
300
During this period of time, it became known as the "golden age" of science fiction.
What is the 20th century?
300
This subgenre contains vague technical explanations, but focuses in the depths of space.
What is space opera?
300
This French novelist originated modern science fiction and wrote, "From the Earth to the Moon, Journey to the Center of the Earth."
Who is Jules Verne?
300
Name a film discussed that can be identified as apocalyptic science fiction.
What is I Am Legend, or War of the Worlds, or World War Z, or Hunger Games?
400
This term defines imaginary inventions, discoveries, or applications that change history.
What is novum?
400
These two subgenres are complete opposites of one another.
What is utopia and dystopia?
400
This author believed in imagination, rather than the limited choices offered by society.
Who is Frank Herbert?
400
The Brave New World can be identified with this theme because the people are "selected", when they are still fetuses, to be alpha, beta, delta, or epsilon.
What is Class Division?
500
This novel was published during the Romantic Period.
What is Frankenstein?
500
This subgenre integrates everyday events and incorporates modern invention.
What is cyberpunk?
500
These two books were used for Anti-Soviet and Anti-Communism propaganda campaigns.
What is Animal Farm and 1984?
500
These 3 subcategories fall under the biological theme of science fiction.
What is evolutionary, genetics and manipulative biology?