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    storytelling techniques. Postmodern novels are often characterized by feature such as: fragmentation, presence of authorial voice within the novel that addresses the readers himself, a mixing style in the same text, non-linear plot, introduction of science-fiction elements and sometimes postmodern authors chose an absurd and ironic point of view to convey their stories…

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    critique about a current movement, social standard or political system. Dystopian novels have gained great success in the 21st century as part of the Science Fiction subgenre. Many movements, different types of literature and advances have helped writers make sense about the present and write about the future. It has also inspired other Science Fiction subgenres by helping them mold and become more specified on their topic. Dystopian…

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    bottles. Although there is not such a technology like theirs, today the test tube baby technology is closely related to their production system according to Pacrick Makovski. Both technologies enable to produce a baby outside of an human body. Also science has replaced with the family unit in Brave New World. There is no family bond conventionality, their ovules are only used in the production. In addition, saying mother and father is forbidden because these are considered as a sign of…

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    The series of “The hunger games” by Suzanne Collins is science fictional novel portraying the world of advanced technology with societal problem of class distinction and division. The Book 1 “The hunger games” reveals the reader to the world of Panem of 13 District ruled by Capitol. The Book II “Catching Fire” reveals the effect after the 74th hunger games on the people of Panem and union of rebel against Capitol. The Book III “Mockingjay” gives aftermath of rise of rebellion and chaos of war…

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    accepted fact that plague outbreaks, formed on earth, were first introduced by fleas and rats. The author intends to expose the inconsistencies of the appearance of Black Plague throughout history. Although the theory seems to originate from a science fiction novel, Cantor reasons that the gaps between outbreaks follow a consistent path similar to that of extraterrestrial pathogens. The author uncovers evidence revealing that the bubonic plague appeared in outbursts after…

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    In Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury where the government send fireman to burn all book or any literature. In Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood a man name Crake is a well-known scientist and creates a pill that genocide the human race except Jimmy who then become Snowman. In this two book shows how knowledge and government can change the human’s evolution. Crake isn’t the protagonist of Oryx and Crake but he’s the protagonist “Jimmy” best friend. Crake was a smart boy in high school but then…

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    Imagery In Fahrenheit 451

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    Guy Montag is very mysterious. The first words in the novel Farenhight 451 come from him and it reads as follows “It was a pleasure to burn”. At the beginning of the novel Montag seems like someone who enjoys his job very much, but as the novel progresses Montag seems to not love his job so much. Its not because of the burning part its because he is the only one that realizes what is happening to the dystopian society that he lives in. He realizes after burning all of these books he is burning…

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    In Indian Horse, Wagamese uses irony to highlight the hypocritical nature of those who are part of the residential school. Some of this irony is immediately clear, but some is not evident until the later in the book when new information comes to light about the Father Leboutlier’s true character. The first use of irony that we can see revolves around the name of the solitary confinement cage used by the nuns to discipline children at the school. The cage, known as the “Iron Sister”, is located…

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    Name_______________________ Per. _____ A Sound of Thunder By Ray Bradbury I. PRE-READING QUESTIONS: Answer the following questions in complete sentences 1. Can one small decision or action (say leaving your house a second or two late) change the course of a person’s life? Explain. Yes because if you make a decision to leave the house a little late the is a very small chance something terrible can happen like a car crashes into your house where you are…

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    Sound Of Thunder Theme

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    “The Sound Of Thunder” Everyone dreams of going back in time and experiencing the past, but is it really worth it? “A Sound of Thunder,” by Ray Bradbury, is an intriguing science fiction short story that brings us back to the past to experience the dinosaurs. The action and drama in this story really showed off the theme of the story. Ray Bradbury created a plot, conflict, and theme that made it over all a compelling read. The plot of “A Sound of Thunder” is a thrilling adventure of time…

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