Exercise
Modern Fiction and Dystopian Allusions
Explore allusions drawn from modern fiction and dystopian literature. Practice recognizing how contemporary references comment on societal and narrative themes.
Questions
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A surveillance camera network monitor that watches every street corner is described as 'Big Brother'. What is the source of this dystopian allusion?
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A contradictory government slogan like 'War is Peace' or 'Freedom is Slavery' is an example of what Orwellian concept?
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A bureaucratic rule that prevents a soldier from leaving duty unless he asks, but asking proves he is sane and thus fit for duty, is called a 'Catch-22'. What does this mean?
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A character who wears a wide, mischievous, fading grin is said to smile like the 'Cheshire Cat'. What book introduced this character?
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A society where citizens are kept content through constant cheap entertainment and pleasure drugs resembles which classic dystopian novel?
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When a group of civilized schoolboys isolated on an island quickly descend into wild savagery, the plot echoes which famous text?
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A regime that burns books and outlaws independent thought is called 'Fahrenheit 451-esque'. Why 451?
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A powerful magical ring that corrupts anyone who wears it with obsessive greed is a direct allusion to:
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A character falling down a confusing, surreal hole into a bizarre world where logic is inverted is 'going down the rabbit hole'. What is the source?
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When a leader behind a curtain uses voice projection and flashing lights to appear powerful, he is compared to 'the Wizard of Oz'. What does this reveal?
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A world where human memory is altered and language is simplified to restrict thoughts is using 'Newspeak'. What is the purpose of Newspeak?
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A white whale that a captain obsessively hunts at the cost of his ship and crew represents what concept from Moby-Dick?