1.12 (Space Opera)

Question 1

What is “Space Opera”?

Answer 1

This term refers to a colorful, dramatic, large-scale science fiction adventure, competently and sometimes beautifully written.

Question 2

A focus on a ____, ____ central character.

Answer 2

A focus on a sympathetic, heroic central character

Question 3

An ____ ____ plot

Answer 3

An action-packed plot

Question 4

Set in the relatively ____ ____ in ____ or on other worlds

Answer 4

Set in the relatively distant future in space or on other worlds

Question 5

____ in tone (but maybe not until the end)

Answer 5

Optimistic (hopeful) in tone (but maybe not until the end)

Question 6

The plot is on an ____ ____ and may require multiple episodes or installments

Answer 6

The plot is on an epic scale and may require multiple episodes or installments

Question 7

Often deals with ____, ____, ____, and very large-scale action with high stakes.

Answer 7

Often deals with war, piracy, military virtues, and
very large-scale action with high stakes.