Directions: Read each statement and respond to it with a minimum of 3-4 or more sentences. State your claim and provide detailed reasoning why you agree, disagree or why you are unsure.
Science fiction is purely for entertainment. You cannot learn or think about anything important through reading science fiction.
The most important thing in life is to be an important person. Achieving greatness is even more important that enjoying life, having friends, or acting morally.
People are shaped by their experiences. The way a person thinks and acts is mainly a result of how life has treated them.
Science only leads to disaster. Humankind would be happier if we lived simpler lives in harmony with nature.
It is important to feel emotions powerfully. Whether you are feeling guilt, love, sadness, horror, or joy, you should go big.
The way someone looks is not really important.
Revenge is completely pointless. Nothing can be gained through it.
Parents have a duty to love their children no matter what.
