ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

DYSTOPIAN LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A Dystopia can be defined in a nutshell as ____
A
an oppressive society with a lot of governmental control
B
a society that allows a lot of freedom
C
a natural disaster
D
a virus outbreak
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Dystopia: A futuristic, imagined universe in which oppressive societal control and the illusion of a perfect society are maintained through corporate, bureaucratic, technological, moral, or totalitarian control.

Detailed explanation-2: -Dystopias are futuristic places where oppressive societal control, and illusions of a perfect society take place through corporate, technological, and moral control. Oppression is the combination of prejudice and access to social, political, and economic power on the part of a powerful group.

Detailed explanation-3: -Characteristics of a Dystopian Society Information, independent thought, and freedom are restricted. A figurehead or concept is worshipped by the citizens of the society. Citizens are perceived to be under constant surveillance. Citizens have a fear of the outside world.

Detailed explanation-4: -Which of the following describes dystopian fiction? It emphasizes real problems in our society.

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