Term 1 - Dystopia
Define 'dystopia'.
An imagined society or state, in which there is great suffering or injustice.
Who was Wilfred Owen?
An English poet and solider.
What is a metaphor? Give an example.
A figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things by stating one is the other, without using "like" or "as," to suggest a hidden similarity, add vivid imagery, or explain a concept more powerfully.
Define 'discovery'.
‘the action or process of discovering or being discovered.’
What genre does dystopia fit into?
Science-fiction (specifically, 'speculative fiction')
What war did Owen fight in?
List five film camera shots and angles.
low-angle, high-angle, eye-level angle, bird's eye shot, mid-shot, close-up shot, extreme close-up shot, etc.
What is a synonym for 'discovery'?
realisation, finding, locating, uncovering, revelation, invention, epiphany, learning, etc.
What are three possible dystopian futures?
Suggested answers: AI becomes more powerful than humans, World War III, a worldwide super-virus leads to a pandemic, etc.
Name ONE of Owen's poems.
Dulce et Decorum est, Futility, Anthem for Doomed Youth, etc.
What is colloquial language?
The informal, everyday speech people use in casual conversation, characterised by regionalisms, idioms, and relaxed phrasing.
List four different types of discovery.
Discovery types include: physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, creative, scientific, inner-discovery.
List three dystopian texts (can be any form - film, short story, novel)?
Ray Bradbury's short stories (All Summer in A Day, There Will Come Soft Rain, etc.), iMom, We Ate The Children Last.
What does 'Dulce et Decorum est, pro patria mori' translate to in Latin?
It is sweet and proper to die for one's country.
What is mise en scene?
Everything placed in front of the camera or on a stage to create meaning in film or theatre, encompassing setting, props, costumes, makeup, lighting, and actor performance/blocking, all intentionally arranged to convey mood, character, and narrative.
What is a theme in the film 'Given'?
Physical discoveries of new countries can enhance one’s appreciation of nature; cultural discoveries can be surprising and filled with rich learning experiences; the journey through childhood is about being curious; (or your own theme).
Name two elements of a dystopia?
Suggested responses: totalitarian control, strict surveillance, environmental destruction, restricted freedom, propaganda, etc.
What is a theme in Owen's poems?
The horrific reality and futility of war; the Loss of Innocence through war; challenging the glorification of war; the human comradery through war.
What is the tone of a text?
The author's attitude or feeling towards their subject, characters, or audience, conveyed through word choice, sentence structure, and style.
How are the Goodwins represented in the documentary 'Given'?
as a close-knit family' as nature-enthusiasts; living an unconventional life travelling the world; famous, legendary surfers.