📚 Part 1: Understanding Key Concepts

1. Define the following terms in your own words:

Utopia:

Dystopia:

2. Circle the characteristics that describe a UTOPIAN society:

Perfect harmony and peace

Government surveillance and control

Equal opportunities for all citizens

Oppression and suffering

Advanced technology used for good

Environmental destruction

🔍 Part 2: Language Features Analysis

3. Read the text extracts provided by your teacher. Complete the table below by identifying language features:

Utopian Text - Language Features:

Positive adjectives used: ________________________

Imagery that creates hope: ________________________

Tone of the writing: ________________________

Dystopian Text - Language Features:

Negative/harsh words used: ________________________

Dark imagery described: ________________________

Tone of the writing: ________________________

4. How does word choice affect the reader's feelings about each society?

📖 Part 3: Text Analysis

5. Match the literary techniques with their definitions:

1. Imagery

2. Tone

3. Word choice

4. Setting

A. The attitude or mood of the writing

B. Descriptive language that appeals to the senses

C. The time and place where events occur

D. Specific vocabulary selected for effect

6. Which type of society would you prefer to live in and why? Use evidence from the texts to support your answer.

🎨 Part 4: Creative Application

7. In the space below, draw or describe a scene from either a utopian OR dystopian society. Label key features that make it utopian or dystopian.

8. Fill in the blanks using appropriate vocabulary:

In a utopian society, citizens experience _____________ and _____________. The government provides _____________ for everyone. Technology is used to _____________ people's lives.

In contrast, a dystopian society is characterised by _____________ and _____________. Citizens often face _____________ from their government. Technology might be used to _____________ or _____________ people.

9. Why do you think authors write about utopian and dystopian societies? What message might they be trying to share?