Science Fiction and Fantasy

Science Fiction and Fantasy

Science Fiction

Watch the following video and list all the elements of science fiction you can identify.

Fantasy

Watch the following video clip and identify all theelements of fantasy that you can identify.

Fantasy

Compare and Contrast

• Create a Venn diagram showing the similarities and differences between Science Fiction and Fantasy.

Science Fiction Fantasy

Science FictionA type of fiction that is based on real or

imagined scientific and technological advancements. Sometimes set in futuristic worlds or on other planets and may include time travel or extraterrestrial beings. Examples:

H. G. Wells, The Invisible Man ･Aldous Huxley, Brave New World

Elements of Science Fiction

Evidence of advanced technology

Future time setting

Alternate location setting

Aliens

Strange Powers

Science is important in the story

Theme makes a statement about humankind

FantasyA highly imaginative type of fiction. The

events depicted could not really happen--they occur as if by magic. May include people, but take place in imaginary worlds and may include fantastical beings or forces.

Example:J. R. R. Tolkien, The Hobbit

Elements of FantasyPlot is a natural sequence often based on

birth, growth, and deathAction is based on tradition instead of

personal motivationUsually ends with “Happily ever after”Set in natural surroundingMagic explains the unexplainedCharacters include mythical creaturesTheme focuses on human nature

Exit TicketCompare and contrast Science Fiction and

Fantasy.

Story PlotExposition

Setting, characters, conflict

Rising ActionEvents that move the plot along

ClimaxPoint of greatest emotional intensity in plot

Falling ActionFollows the climax and reveals the results

ResolutionReveals or suggests the outcome of the climax