Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes science fiction?
(1 point)
Responses
The events and characters are ordinary.
The story is set in the present or past.
The characters often face problems related to future technological advancements.
The characters often face problems related to future technological advancements.
The correct answer is: The characters often face problems related to future technological advancements.
The correct answer is: "The characters often face problems related to future technological advancements."
To arrive at this answer, let's break down the options:
Option 1: "The events and characters are ordinary." This option does not accurately describe science fiction since science fiction often involves extraordinary events and characters.
Option 2: "The story is set in the present or past." While science fiction stories can occasionally be set in the present or past, they typically take place in the future or in an alternate reality.
Option 3: "The characters often face problems related to future technological advancements." This option correctly describes a key aspect of science fiction. Science fiction frequently explores the impact of future technologies on society, often presenting characters who must confront challenges resulting from these advancements.
Therefore, option 3 is the best description of science fiction.