Postmodernism Flashcards
Name some elements of postmodernism
1.) The stylin Contant of the movement echo the confusion skepticism and moral relativism of postwar America
2.) Reacting to the other castle for postmodernist rejected ideas of order and authority
3.) Some modernist rejected the tradition of time
4.) Some rejected the boundaries between genres
How did the rapid change in American society in the mid 20th century influence the literature of that era
The rapid change in the mid-20th century was cause for all and wonder but it also created a sense of fear among people.
Because it reflected the contradiction of amazement and paranoia at technological advancements in the mid-20th century science-fiction gained momentum during this time period 
When did this start taking
Instead of taking shape In the 1800s and coincided with the rise of the industrial revolution.
It was a time when the invention of power driven machinery began to change peoples lives
List some science-fiction sub genres
1.) Cyberpunk
- Typically features futuristic settings with a powerful computers influence society
2.) Steampunk
- Infuses classical steam power technologies with futuristic settings and equipment
3.) Dystopian
- Focuses on a society that is imperfect one in which people are genuinely unhappy and afraid.
4.) Alternate history
- Describes it so Sadie in which events have occurred differently than they have in
What is hard science fiction
Hard sci-fi emphasizes the plausible science and technology within a story. The science of technology typically operates as a crucial component of the story and the author vividly describes in outlines its purpose and
Social science fiction
Don’t focus much on use and function of advanced technology
They emphasize the effect of science and technology on humans in society
Often presents a world that is similar to reality but contains key difference is that highlights in Explorer Society
What is “ The second variety” by Philip K Dick about!
Story describes a world similar to the world Caidic lived in at the time. One immersed by the Cold War. However in the second variety one side has created a futuristic weapon to change the face of war 
True or false:
irony and sarcasm is a common characteristic of postmodernist literature, Especially when the tax discusses a serious topic such as war
True
Who is Vonnegut
A postmodernist who served in World War II and used his literary voice to draw attention to destructive aspects of war
Why might Kurt Vonnegut have chosen to structure “report on the Barnhouse effect” as an article?
Because articles typically present factual information this format legitimizes The ideas and events presented in a story.
The article for my also allows the narrator to cover events that’s being different time periods and locations with ease. 
“Gentlemen… As the first super weapon with a conscience, I am removing myself from your national defense stock pile.”
Is an example of what
This quote is an example of irony and sarcasm while presenting a serious style and tone which was something used often in postmodernism
What do the phrases “I have not heard form him” and I “was never entrusted with knowledge”, and “ he was unwilling to trust anyone with that information” tell you about the narrator’s attitude
It shows that the narrators attitude is somewhat bothered or frustrated with professor Barnhouse
What is “the report on the Barnhouse Effect” about?
It’s a science fiction that includes speculative science. The story also uses the “what if “? elements of social sci-fi by asking what would happen if a man could disarm the entire world
How does the publishing year, 1950 give additional context to the story?
One example is professors barn houses letter to the secretary of state about his discovery echoes in Leonard at the scientist Albert Einstein realtor President Franklin Roosevelt about the atomic atomic
