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What is the name of a "Super Genre" that encompasses Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror (among other genres).
Speculative Fiction
Who wrote Frankenstein?
Mary Shelley
What is Frankenstein (published 1818) credited for in the science fiction genre?
Being the first modern science fiction novel?
What is the difference between Hard Sci-Fi and Soft Sci-fi
Hard Sci-Fi: Based on scientific fact and natural sciences(Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy) Soft Sci-fi: Based on the social Science (Psychology,etc...))
List 5 topics and/or conventions that are included in science fiction.
1:Time/Space travel 2:Advanced Technology 3:Parallel Universe 4:Interplanetary war 5:Alternate worlds 6:AI 7:Genetics 8:Aliens 9:Utopia/dystopia 10: Apocalypse
What kind of futures do science fiction writers create?
Futuristic possibilities grounded in scientific fact, law or theory. Since it is somewhat rooted in truth, it is partially believable.
What are 2 differences between Science Fiction and Fantasy?
Sci-Fi:Science and tech, Highly unlikely yet possible, imagines possible futures. Fantasy: Based on supernatural, Impossible, magic/mythical creatures, historic
What question does Science Fiction pose for the future and then combine intelligence and imagination to answer it?
"What if..."
What is the purpose of science fiction? Pick one potential purpose.
Raise issues troubling present society. Discuss consequences of human choices. Think about if something "should happen". Solutions and inspire change. Human con
How did Helen O'loy learn to be human?
She watched serial dramas and read Phil's collection of romance/drama books
What kinds of stories are told in Speculative Fiction?
Sci-Fi, Horror, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, stories that form theories about the unknown.
How does Helen hide that she is aging?
Drew lines on her face and greyed her hair with the help of Phil
Who is Archy Van Styler and what did his situation teach the reader about emotions?
The son of wealthy Mrs. Van Styler. It was intended to keep power/money in one family/society/choosing who is worthy. Emotions can be manipulated
What do the men do to improve Helen O’loy’s mechanics and make her into who she is for the rest of the story?
Traced the wires as though they were nerves and inserted their "heterones" (robotic hormones). Same tech as lena but more complex model
What warning does this story seem to be presenting to the reader?
-whether we should manipulate emotions/effects, love vs obsession and its impact -student answers may vary with defense
How is Helen O'loy an example of science Fiction?
-Advanced Technology, Based in the Future (our past), discusses both physical and social science advancements, grounded in reality/kernel of truth, etc.
