Describing a setting to reflect dystopian themes
I can create a description of a setting that reflects different dystopian themes.
Describing a setting to reflect dystopian themes
I can create a description of a setting that reflects different dystopian themes.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Contrasting settings can be used to show injustice and inequality in a dystopian society
- Hostile or dilapidated settings are often used to reflect difficulties or discrimination
- Opulent or luxurious settings are often used to show power and greed
- Semantic fields can help create a setting that has a theme running through it
Common misconception
Pupils may think that dystopian societies only involve dilapidated settings.
Explain that there are two sides in a dystopia: those with power and control who live in luxury and ordinary citizens in run down areas.
Keywords
Opulent - An opulent place or item is costly and luxurious, in a boastful manner.
Dilapidated - A dilapidated building is in a state of ruin because of neglect.
Semantic field - A semantic field is a group of words related in meaning.
Inequality - When a society has inequality, there are unfair differences between groups of people.
Juxtapose - If you juxtapose two things, you place them together for contrasting effect.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
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