Here are some elements that make a story Science Fiction:
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Science fiction is considered to be a category of fiction. It is sometimes thought to belong to a larger category called speculative fiction (which includes fantasy).
Both are speculative, and fantasy is often considered a sub-genre of Science Fiction.
Yes, the movie E. T. is science fiction, since E. T. is an alien that comes from Outer Space, and outer space is considered science fiction.
The opposite of science fiction is typically considered to be realism or non-fiction. Science fiction often involves speculative elements and futuristic technology, while realism focuses on portraying events and experiences as they could occur in the real world.
Michael Crichton wrote Timeline. It is a story about time travel. Time travel is considered science fiction.
No, I believe it would be considered Science-Fiction
Science Fiction is a fiction based on science.
The Invisible Man is a science fiction horror novel written by H.G. Wells. It is considered a classic in the science fiction genre, blending elements of both science fiction and horror. It explores themes of invisibility, power, and morality.
The Hunger Games is considered fantasy/science fiction.
The Hunger Games is considered an adventure, science fiction, dystopian, and young adult fiction.
The book Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry is an interesting book because it isn't like other science fiction books. This book would be considered a science fiction novel because it has some unrealistic characters and events
Science fiction is the genre that typically features time travel as a central theme.