WORDS TO KNOW Science fiction A type of

WORDS TO KNOW

Science fiction � A type of writing that involves scientific data, theories, and technology. It may be set in the future, but not always.

Legitimate � In accordance with accepted practices, reasonable.

Intense � Showing great concentration or determination

Stage directions � Often written for a teleplay and are in italics. They tell the camera to fade in or out on a shot or to focus on a certain character.

THINK*PAIR*SHARE � � Science Fiction Legitimate Intense Stage Directions

Antagonism � Hostility; unfriendliness

Contorted � Twisted or pulled out of shape

Persistent � Refusing to give up, continuing stubbornly.

Subject � What the story is about.

THINK*PAIR*SHARE � � Antagonism Contorted Persistent Subject

Suspense � Excitement or tension that readers feel as they get involved in a story and want to know what is going to happen next.

Teleplay � A play written for television

Optimistic � Hopeful about the future, confident.

Incriminate � To cause to appear guilty

Theme � The central idea or message that the author wants to share with the reader about human nature or life. THEME

THINK*PAIR*SHARE � � Suspense Teleplay Optimistic Incriminate

Idiosyncrasy � A personal way of acting, an odd habit

Defiant � Willing to stand up to opposition, bold

Flustered � Nervous or confused

THINK*PAIR*SHARE � � Theme Idiosyncrasy Defiant Flustered