Science Fiction Unit Test-Pre AP English 10(Galino)

What are the 6 Elements of Sci-Fi?

-Stories that often tell about science fiction and technology of the future

-Often includes fictitious, true, or partially true laws of science

-"Out of this World" settings

-Dystopian themes and settings

-Unusual characters

-Satire

Satire

making fun of human weakness, to bring about reform

Ex... A Modest Proposal by Johnathon Swift

2 categories of satire

Horatian and Juvenile

Horation

gentile and humorous, named after the writing style of the Roman poet Horace

Ex: Simpsons and Gulliver's Travel

Juvenile

Heavy or biting, named after the Roman poet Juvenile (people get upset when reading juvenile satire)

Ex: A Modest Proposal and The Daily Show

8 Methods of Satire

-Invective

-Mock encomium

-Grotesque

-Comic Juxtaposition

-Mock Epic/Mock Heroic

-Parody

-Inflation

-Diminution

Invective

name calling, personal abuse, etc

Mock Encomium

praise which is only apparent and which suggests blame instead (sarcasm)

Grotesque

creating a tension between laughter and horror or revulsion, the essence of all "sick humor" or "black humor" (makes you laugh about something that is disturbing)

Comic Juxtaposition

linking together with no commentary items which normally do not go together

Mock Heroic

using elevated diction and devices from the epic or the heroic to deal with low or trivial subjects(over the top)

Parody

mimicking the style and/or techniques of something or someone else

Inflation

taking a real life situation and blowing it out of proportion to make it ridiculous and showcase its faults

diminution

taking a real-life situation and reducing it to make it ridiculous and showcase its faults

Archetype

a character, action, or situation, that is a prototype(or pattern) of human life generally

Common Character archetypes

-Father Figure (Luke Skywalker)

-Heroes: a larger than life character that goes on a quest

-Mother Figure: nurturer( fairy godmother)

-The Temptress

-Monster

-Innocent

-Damsel in Distress

-Helpers

-Tricksters(Fred and George Weasley)

-Underdogs

Common Setting Archetypes

-Crossroads

-Underworld

-Maze or Labyrinth

-Castle

Common Journey Archetypes

-Quest to know who you are

-Quest to find knowledge

-Quest to get revenge

-Search for love

-Quest for fame and fortune

Mood

How the reader feels about the text while reading.

Tone

A writer's attitude toward his or her subject

Mood can only be described in

adjectives

3 Audiences for the "In Event of Moon Disaster"

-American Public

-Family of Astronauts

-Soviet Union(Russia)/Cold War

What was the pattern in "In Event of Moon Disaster"

There is a mood shift from hopelessness to hope

What were some allusions in "In Event of Moon Disaster"?

'Mother Earth"

'heroes in the constellations'

'corner of another world that is forever mankind'

What was "corner of another world that is forever mankind' referencing in "In Event of Moon Disaster?"

Lost Generation Poet Rupert Brooke's Poem: The Soldier

allusion

A reference to another work of literature, person, or event

What was the satire of all satires?

A Modest Proposal by Johnathan Swift

The Collective Unconciousness

Carl Jung's concept of a shared, inherited reservoir of memory traces from our species' history(We share dreams)

Who is the main character in "The Pedestrian"?

Leonard Mead

Why are crime rates so low in the "Pedestrian"?

No one goes outside, and people live virtual lives

How do people live their lives in the "Pedestrian?"

Through their viewing screens

Who arrests Leonard Mead in "The Pedestrian?"

The Self driving police car

Author’s purpose of The Pedestrain - Ray Bradbury

To criticize society’s overindependence on technology and warn against the loss of individuality, imagination, and human connection

What was "In Event of Moon Disaster"?

a speech written by Bill Safire that shows how our greatest sacrifices are huge steps for mankind

authors purpose of in event of moon disaster - william safire

to provide comfort and honor the astronauts as heros (if apollo 11 had failed, reinforcing sacrifice, unity, and the human spirit

Who was Harrison Bergeron?

14 year old boy who does not like living by the handicappers way. He breaks out of prison to crash the local ballet and show people his strong and athletic body without handicaps. He is shot because he took of his handicaps to show the world what its like to be different, smart, and athletic.

Why was Harrison arrested by the government?

he was plotting to overthrow the government

What were Harrison's handicaps?

Huge earpiece, large spectacles, and 300 pounds worth of scrap metal

What were Haze's handicaps?

None, she was perfectly average

What were George's Handicaps?

- had radio ear

- wore 47 pound bag around his neck

What is the mood shift in Harrison Bergeron?

a dull, oppressive sense of enforced equality to a brief, exhilarating moment of weightlessness and individuality, only to quickly plummet back to a chilling sense of fear and conformity

What is so sad about Hazel at the end of Harrison Bergeron?

She does not realize her own son died

What is the theme of "Harrison Bergeron"?

The danger of equality/Do not let anyone stop you from doing what you love

What archetypes appear in Harrison Bergeron? (3)

The Rebel - Harrison

The Oppressor - Gov/Handicapper General

The Innocent - Citzens who comply

What is the mood of Harrison Bergeron?

Dark, ironic, unsettling, satirical

What is Vonnegut’s tone?

Critical, mocking, sarcastic toward extreme equality

What devices are used in Harrison Bergergon? (5)

Satire, irony, exaggeration, symbolism (handicaps = oppression), foreshadowing

Author’s purpose of I am Very Real - Kurt Vonnegut

To defend literature and truth against censorship, showing that books have real value and that banning them harms education and society

Mood of I am very real

defiant, angry, sincere

vonnegut’s tone

passionate, sarcastic, defensive, honest

what devices are used in i am very real?

irony, sarcasm, personal anecdote, rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, logos)

Who are Lily and Tom in searching for summer?

Newly married couple who are on a journey to find sunlight

Why is there no sunlight in "Searching for Summer"?

There was a nuclear was many years ago and the air is still covered in smoke and fog

What archetype is Lily and Tom?

Heroes/Innocent

How did Lily and Tom meet Mrs. Hatching?

She left her purse on the ground and Lily wanted to return it

Mr. Noakes

Greedy old man who owns the Inn that the wedded couple stayed at. He wants sunshine so he can make profit off of it.

Where did Lily and Tom find sun?

Mrs. Hatching's cottage

William Hatching

Mrs. Hatching's blind son

What archetypes appear in Searching for Summer? (3)

The Seekers - Tom & Lily

The Helper/Guide - Mr Noakes

The Light/Nature - Salavation

What is the mood of the Searching for Summer?

somber, wistful, hopeful

What is Aikens tone in Searching for summer?

gentle, optimistic, reflective

What devices are used in searching for summer?

Imagery (light vs dark), symbolism (sun = hope), contrast, foreshadowing

What is the theme for searching for summer?

Even in a polluted world, hope and beauty can still be found if you look for it

Who is Sara Teasdale?

Lost Generation Poet who wrote "There will Come Soft Rains"(POEM)

In the STORY "There Will Come Soft Rains", who is the main character?

The House

What does the house do that is annoying and repetitive?

It speaks the time over and over again

What does the house represent in the STORY "There will come soft rains"

How humans rely on technology.

Theme of "There will Come soft Rains" STORY

Technology can consume us

What is the interpretation of "There Will come Soft rains" STORY

Its a warning that if we don't change our ways, then technology will take us over.

"little boy"

Name of the bomb that exploded over Hiroshima

April 28th, 1985

original date in the beginning of "There Will Come Soft Rains"

Authors purpose of There will come soft rains - ray bradbury

to warn against humanity self-destruction like nuclear war and show that nature and technology will continue without us, urging caution about technology and war

Overall message of "There Will Come Soft Rains" POEM

nature will renew itself after human suffering and destruction, and that humanity's squabbles are insignificant in the long run

Who wrote "Hansel and Gretel"

Brothers Grimm

What is the helper animal in Hansel and Gretel?

A white dove

What archetypes are in Hansel and Gretel?

the evil women, order versus chaos, thresholds and helpers, and the trickster and the witch

What is the mood for hansel and gretel?

dark, tense, frightening, hopeful

what is grimm’s tone in hansel and gretel?

moralistic, cautionary

what devices are used in hansel and gretel

Symbolism (bread crumbs = fragile hope), imagery, foreshadowing,

Author’s purpose for Hansel and Gretel

To teach a moral lesson about resourcefulness, courage, and the dangers of greed and neglect, using archetypes and fairy tale structure

Who were the astronauts onboard the Odyssey?

Jim Lovell: Commander

Fred Haise: Lunar Module Pilot

Jack Swigert: Command Module Pilot

Who was the flight director in Apollo 13?

Eugene Kranz

What was the cause of the Apollo 13 disaster?

an explosion in an oxygen tank within the service module

Author’s purpose of The Race to Save Apollo 13 - Michael Ussem

To highlight teamwork, problem-solving, and resilence under extreme pressure, inspiring readers with a true story of human ingenuity

What archetypes appear in Race to save apollo 13?

The Heroes - Apollo 13 astronauts

The Wise Helper - engineers like John Aaron

The Mentor/Guide - Mission Control

What is the mood for the Race to save apollo

Tense, urgent, suspenseful

What is ussem’s tone in race to save apollo 13

serious, respectful, dramatic

what devices are used in the race to save apollo 13

realistic detail, imagery, suspense, hero’s journey archetype