Science Fiction

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Science Fiction
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What do you think of when you hear the phrase
science fiction?
Write down everything you can think of
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What is science fiction?

• An author combines real scientific facts and
  ideas with his/her creative imagination.

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Sci Fi vs. Fantasy

• Science fiction COULD possibly happen someday.
• Fantasy is not based in reality it is purely
  imaginative.
• Consider
• Will Smith from Men in Black vs. Harry Potter

Versus
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Science Fiction Elements

• Futuristic Setting
• Alternate History
• Contradict laws of nature (i.e. flying)
• Involve New Discoveries
• New scientific principles
• New technology
• Different Political or Social Systems
• Catastrophes

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Science Fiction Elements (contd)

• Outer Space
• Creation of a Universe
• History repeating itself
• Aliens
• Evolved Humans
• All humans speaking one language
• New Weapons
• Space Warfare

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Science Fiction Elements(contd)

• Parallel Worlds
• Robots
• Replicants
• Cyborgs
• Artificial Intelligence
• Mutants
• Clones
• Animals more like humans

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Science Fiction Elements(contd)

• Body modification
• Superhuman powers
• Mind Control
• Memory Removal
• Telepathy
• Ultimate Fate of the Universe
• Galactic Empires

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Common Themes in Science-Fiction

• Science and technology are the basis for conflict
  (problem)
• For example I, Robot

• Setting is futuristic with technology that
  doesnt exist now (usually has aliens)
• For example Star Trek

• Earth has been changed and the people are trying
  to survive in this new environment
• For example Wall-E, I am Legend

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Examples Here are some examples of movies that
fall into this genre. Do you know them?
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What is the purpose of science fiction?

• Make us consider the effects of futuristic ideas,
  conflict, and change
• Encourage us to keep an open mind to consider
  unlimited possibilities
• Think about the possibility of other forms of
  life
• Stimulate curiosity for new inventions

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Think about it

• Think about the definition of the science-fiction
  genre, the common elements and themes, examples
  of movies and books, and the purpose of the
  genre
• What are the common tones you would expect to
  find in this genre?

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COMMON TONES

• DARK SUSPENSEFUL INTENSE
• REALISTIC SERIOUS
• FORMAL SOLEMN GLOOMY
• GRIM CAUTIONARY
• TRAGIC SKEPTICAL WEARY
• QUESTIONING ANXIOUS
• WORRISOME CYNICAL
• FOREBODING VIOLENT

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SUM it up

• In your notebook, copy the web that was started
  on your notes. Then, complete the web by
  summarizing the information from this PowerPoint.
  
• Remember that you only need main points when
  using a web.