Earth a Gift Shop
What would be a word that describes the tone of Earth a Gift Shop
Mocking, ironic, satirical, cynical, humorous, etc.
What does Katniss's name symbolize?
Survivor
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Proximity
Nearness, closeness
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Defect
an imperfection, flaw, or blemish of some kind.
This element of science fiction includes advanced machines, inventions, or systems that do not exist yet in everyday life.
Answer: What is technology?
What is the author's message to readers in the story.
Environmentalism, avoid unmeaningful consumerism, cherish human culture
What is one example from the story that shows inspiration and hope?
Rue/Prim
Peeta's bread
Mockingjay/Salute
Etc.
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Intrigue
to puzzle or excite one's curiosity; to form and carry out plots
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Finesse
Delicate skill, tact, and cleverness.
This science fiction element refers to the time and place of the story, often in the future, in space, or in a changed version of society.
Answer: What is setting?
What is the purpose for Yu listing the selling of human experiences/history?
E.g. Art the Poster! or War the Soundtrack
To demonstrate the absurdity of putting prices on human experiences and history
How does the Capitol control the people of the districts?
Entertainment, Oppression of districts, technology (like drones/muttants)
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Volatile
highly changeable, tending to become violent or explosive
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Anguish
great mental suffering, distress, or pain
Stories that show a controlled, unfair, or oppressive future society often belong to this type of science fiction world.
Answer: What is a dystopia?
What societal values do humans have in this story when the author writes, "5 years of mandatory schooling, and then joining the professional leisure force"?
Consumerism is better than learning
Learning is boring
Mindless activities should preoccupy us rather than difficult ideas
What is the significance of the line "The girl on fire"?
Demonstrates transformation, shows Katniss is willing to "play the game", a sign of starting a rebellion
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Plausible
Appearing as true, reasonable, or fair
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Ostracize
To exclude from a group, banish, or send away.
This element of science fiction asks, “What could happen if this scientific idea became real?”
Answer: What is speculation about science or the future?
What real-life connections could you make to show that this story is an accurate representation of humans?
Taobao, complaining about school, mindless social media, etc.
What real-life connections could you make to show that this story is an accurate representation of today's society?
Increase reliance on technology, competitive nature (education/work), inequality, etc.
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Disdain
to look upon with scorn; to refuse scornfully; feeling of contempt
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Flaunt
To wave or show off; to display in an offensive way
This element of science fiction asks, “What could happen if this scientific idea became real?”
Answer: What is speculation about science or the future?