Question

State one misconception the author presents about reading science fiction. How does the author refute the misconception? Use at least two examples from the text to support your response.

Answer 1

Answer:

The author affirms that it is common for many people to believe that reading science fiction is not a worthy practice, it is not something literary and that it has the capacity of not being able to add anything in the life and reasoning of those who are reading it. The author states that this is a mistake and that it must be combated.

Explanation:

The author shows that there is a misunderstanding regarding science fiction reading by young people, since many people believe that this type of book is irrelevant, empty and expendable. The author refutes this by showing that he is a researcher in the field of social, ethical and political messages that science fiction has to offer and that through his research he was able to conclude that science fiction is capable of making young people understand human differences and ethical thinking .

In addition, he claims that all fiction has the ability to develop critical thinking and emotional intelligence.