How have the following Speculative Fiction texts you studied gone beyond the expectations of the genre?
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For a text to be classified as Speculative Fiction it must be a combination of both Fantasy and Science Fiction and include the conventions which are traditionally associated with the genre. The elements commonly found in Speculative Fiction include the examination of humanity's misuse of technology, abuse of power, politics, religion, perceptions of freedom and above all presenting a question as to what may be in the future?
The three texts which I have studied, "
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The Terminator" manages to maintain the realism while still following the conventions of Speculative Fiction. In conclusion from the textual analysis that I have provided, it is clear to see that each of these texts goes beyond the expectations of the genre. Whether it be through the themes explored or the techniques implemented, each text exceeds the expectations of Speculative Fiction texts because of its clever manipulation and adaptation of the conventions within the genre.
The Terminator" manages to maintain the realism while still following the conventions of Speculative Fiction. In conclusion from the textual analysis that I have provided, it is clear to see that each of these texts goes beyond the expectations of the genre. Whether it be through the themes explored or the techniques implemented, each text exceeds the expectations of Speculative Fiction texts because of its clever manipulation and adaptation of the conventions within the genre.