LITERATURE QUESTIONS
DYSTOPIAN LITERATURE
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Yes
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No
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Giver describes a dystopian society, where people are assigned spouses and children. There are no holidays or traditions, and the people are unable to see colors. Meanwhile, the Committee of Elders controls every aspect of daily life, including what jobs people have, starting at age 11.
Detailed explanation-2: -A popular book in classrooms since it was published in 1993, The Giver is a novel that at first appears to be set in a utopian society. As the story unfolds and the protagonist, 12-year-old Jonas becomes more aware of what is happening, we learn that he is actually living in a dystopian world.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Giver is a 1993 American young adult dystopian novel written by Lois Lowry, set in a society which at first appears to be utopian but is revealed to be dystopian as the story progresses.