Utopia/Dystopia

Is this a characteristic of a Utopia, or dystopia?: There is often more advanced tech. then the contemporary society

Dystopia

Is this a characteristic of a Utopia, or dystopia?: There is most likely a protagonist (in a story) who questions the society, often feeling that something is terribly wrong

Dystopia

Handicap

A disadvantage that makes success more difficult

Argument

A disagreement involving different points of view

Seminar

A meeting or a conference held to discuss ideas on a topic

Antagonist

A person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something

Perspective

A point of view or general standpoint from which different things are viewed

Controversy

A prolonged public dispute, debate, concerning a matter of opinion

Summary

A recaptitulation, review, retelling of a story or scene without originl thoughts or interpretations.

Allegory

A representation of an abstract meaning through material forms - I think an allegory can be a book, that represents pain and suffering

Analogy

A similarity between like feature of two things, on which a comparison may be based

Dystopia

A society characterized by dehumanization, tyrannical governments, environmental disaster, or other characteristics associated with a CATACALYSMIC DECLINE in society.

Nuance

A subtle difference in expression, meaning, response, etc.

Opinion

A view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.

Denotation

A word that signifies something specific (poodle is the denotation for a certain breed of dog)

Utopia

An imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect.

Universal

Applicable everywhere, or involving all

Is this a characteristic of a Utopia, or dystopia? : State propaganda programs and education systems that coerce most citizens into worshipping the state and its government, in an attempt to convince them into thinking that life under the regime is good and just.

Dystopia

Is this a characteristic of a Utopia, or dystopia? : Strict conformity among citizens and the general assumption that dissent and individuality are are bad (dissent means to differ in sentiment or opinion, especially from the majority)

Dystopia

Is this a characteristic of a Utopia, or dystopia? : The 'backstory' of the world was most likely an apocalyptic event such as a, natural disaster, war, revolution, uprising, spike in overpopulation, or an event which results in a dramatic change to society.

Dystopia

Is this a characteristic of a Utopia, or dystopia? : There is a fear or disgust of the world outside of the state

Dystopia

Is this a characteristic of a Utopia, or dystopia? : There is a figurehead that people worship fanatically through a vast personality cult

Dystopia

Is this a characteristic of a Utopia, or dystopia? : There is a nation-state ruled by an upper class with few democratic ideals

Dystopia

Is this a characteristic of a Utopia, or dystopia? : There is constant surveillance by the state police agencies

Dystopia

Is this a characteristic of a Utopia, or dystopia?: A common view of traditional life as primitive and nonsensical

Dystopia

Is this a characteristic of a Utopia, or dystopia?: A penal system that lacks due process laws (Due process is the legal requirement that the state must respect all legal rights that are owed to a person)

Dystopia

Is this a characteristic of a Utopia, or dystopia?: Banishment of the natural world from daily life

Dystopia

Is this a characteristic of a Utopia, or dystopia?: There is familiarity - echoes of today, our own experiences, often highlighting concerns about societal trends

Dystopia

Protagonist

Generally the main character, fighting for good

Socrative

I honestly cannot find a definition for this, google says that it is an app, Socratic means "of or relating to Socrates or his philosophy, followers, etc., or to the Socratic method." so I don't know how that applies.

Analysis

Involves examiniation, evaluation, dissection, iterpretation, connecting knowledge.

Theme

Not a single word, the life lesson or message from the author. Often implied - not outright said.

Coherence

Overall sense of understandability, and unity

Sci-Fi

Science and tech of the future, often set in the future, space, or a different planet/world.

Connotation

The secondary meaning of a word in addition to its primary meaning - something suggested by a word or thing rather than being described

These are examples of what: Love, Family, Good vs. Evil, Friendship, Trust, Courage, Survival, Identity, Death, Justice, Freedom, Dreams, Oppression, Change, Growing Up, Acceptance, Guilt, and Seeking Truth.

Themes

Is this a characteristic of a Utopia, or dystopia? Citizens embrace social and moral ideals

Utopia

Is this a characteristic of a Utopia, or dystopia? Citizens live in a harmonious state

Utopia

Is this a characteristic of a Utopia, or dystopia? There is a safe, favorable environment.

Utopia

Is this a characteristic of a Utopia, or dystopia? : Access to Education, healthcare, employment, and so forth.

Utopia

Is this a characteristic of a Utopia, or dystopia? : Citizens are able to think independently

Utopia

Is this a characteristic of a Utopia, or dystopia? : Individuality and innovation are welcomed

Utopia

Is this a characteristic of a Utopia, or dystopia? : Society evolves with change to make a perfect world

Utopia

Is this a characteristic of a Utopia, or dystopia? : There is a concept that brings citizens together, but citizens are not treated as singular.

Utopia

Is this a characteristic of a Utopia, or dystopia? : Peaceful, benevolent government

Utopia

Is this a characteristic of a Utopia, or dystopia? Information, independent thought, and freedom are promoted.

Utopia

Is this a characteristic of a Utopia, or dystopia?: Equality

Utopia