This document defines science fiction and explores its key elements and subgenres. It begins by defining science fiction as fiction based on imagined future scientific or technological advances and major social or environmental changes. It contrasts science fiction with fantasy by noting science fiction deals with improbable possibilities based on scientific extrapolation, while fantasy involves plausible impossibilities. The document then examines common elements of science fiction like futuristic settings, advanced technology, and concern with outer space. It outlines several popular subgenres of science fiction like dystopian fiction, space opera, and military science fiction. In closing, it discusses why science fiction is studied, such as to enhance imagination, teach about technology, and encourage creativity.

1. SCIENCE FICTION
Sci-Fi enthusiasts:
Beatriz, Bejay F.
Calinog, Renz G.
Malolos, Mariane Faye

2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
Definition of
Science Fiction
01
Science Fiction Vs.
Fantasy
02
Science Fiction
Elements & Examples
03
Sub-genres/
Importance of Sci-
FI
04

3. The Genre of
SCIENCE FICTION
01

4. WHAT IS SCIENCE FICTION?
science fiction (abbr,: SF or Sci Fi)
noun
fiction based on imagined future
scientific or technological advances
and major social or environmental
changes, frequently portraying space
or time travel and life on other planets.

5. SCIENCE FICTION!
• Science Fiction predicts change,
explores consequences, and studies
potential futures,
• It teaches adaptability and open-
mindedness in the face of change,
• Science Fiction allows writers see
the future as a consequence of our
present day.
• It is an example of what is possible,
not impossible.

6. “Science Fiction is a
controlled way to think
and dream about the
future.
“A good science-fiction
story is a story about
human beings, with a
human problem, and a
human solution, which
would not have happened
at all without its science
content.
Gregory Benford Theodore Sturgeon

7. “Science Fiction is that class
of prose narrative treating of
a situation that could not
arise in the world we know,
but which is hypothesized on
the basis of some innovation
in science or technology.”
New Maps Of Hell
(London, 1960)
“Modern Science
fiction is the only form
of literature that
consistently considers
the nature of the
changes that face us,
the possible
consequences, and the
possible solutions.
Kingsley Amis Isaac Asimov

8. is all about
“WHAT IF”

9. 02 SCIENCE FICTION vs.
FANTASY

10. -Miriam Allen de Ford
“Science Fiction deals with
improbable possibilities,
fantasy with plausible
impossibilities.”

11. FRANKENSTEIN
written by Mary Shelly
in 1818.

12. Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The
Sea
written by Jules Verne
in 1872

13. Science Fiction Stories/Novels
The Veldt Dune
Frank Herbert,
1965
The Martians Chronicles
Ray Bradbury,
1950
Ray Bradbury,
1950

14. Science Fiction Stories/Novels
The Time Machine Neuromancer
William Gibson,
1984
Hunger Games
Suzzane Collins,
2008
H.G. Wells, 1895

15. WHAT DO THESE STORIES HAVE IN
COMMON?
SETTING
Futuristic, under
the ocean,
ADVANCED
TECHNOLOGY
genetic
engineering,
intelligent
robots,
CONCERNED
WITH OUTER
SPACE
aliens, space
travel, planets
Unexplained
PHENOMENA
Telekinesis,
psychics, UFO,
Zombie

16. SUBGENRES OF SCIENCE FICTION
Soft Science
Fiction
More focus on the
why and less on the
how.
Story takes place in
space.
Hard Science
Fiction
Technology takes
center-stage in a
hard science story. PARALLEL
WORDS
Infinite number of alternate world
with identical people living very
different lives.
MILITARY SCIENCE
FICTION
Story revolves around war or a
military conflict.
STEAMPUNK
The Focus is the
inventiveness of industrial
engineers.
SPACE OPERA

17. SUBGENRES OF SCIENCE FICTION
DYSTOPIAN FICTION
Primary focus on political repression.
Society’s freedom are restricted,
APOCALYPTIC SCIENCE FICTION
Following a catalysmic event.
Human race are battling for survival.
(Zombie)

18. WHY STUDY SCIENCE FICTION?
Introduces students
to the importance of
Science Fiction to
the world today.
Enhances
imagination
Teaches lessons
about the value and
dangers of
advanced
technology.
Encourages the
readers to wonder
‘WHAT IF”

19. WHY STUDY SCIENCE FICTION?
Encourages
creativity in writing
and role-playing.
To gain knowledge
(scientific
knowledge)
Entertainment.
To explore
possibilities.

20. REVIEWING IS A GOOD IDEA
Differ Science
Fiction from
Fantasy.
What are the
sub-genres of
Science Fiction?
What is Science
Fiction?
Provide
examples of
Sci-Fi.
What are the
Elements of Sci-
Fi?
Why do we
study Science
Fiction?

21. ANY INQUIRIES?

22. Thank You Sci-Fi
Enthusiasts!

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RESOURCES
https://www.jstor.org./stable/41386588
https://www,slideshare.net/pvenglishtea
ch/science-fiction-47067955
https://www.scifi.idea.com/a-guide-to-
subgenres
viewed on 17th of March 2023.