Are ghost stories considered science fiction?

Yes. Ghost stories are often considered a part of fantasy fiction. Fantasy fiction typically involves elements that don't exist in the real world, and ghosts are supernatural entities that fall into this category. They involve the unknown, the afterlife, and often have elements of magic or the unexplained, which are common in fantasy literature.

Yes, ghost stories are often classified as a subgenre of fantasy fiction. They involve supernatural elements and imaginative elements that are typical of the fantasy genre.

Sometimes. If the vampires' existence is explained through some scientific means like a genetic mutation or a virus, then it can be science fiction. For example, if a story posits that a virus has made people need to drink blood to survive and they have enhanced abilities, that's a scientific take on vampires.

Yes, 1984 is often classified as dystopian science fiction. It presents a fictional future society with technological and political elements that are typical of the genre.

Such works could be considered science fiction because they incorporated sci-fi elements such as future technology, alien creatures, time travel, and so on. These elements often appear in novels, movies, comics, and other literary works. Such works can also be regarded as an art form because they combine elements of painting and other art forms.

Yes, in a way. Some ghost stories can be considered science fiction. For example, if the 'ghosts' are explained as beings from another dimension or the result of some scientific experiment gone wrong. However, traditional ghost stories often rely more on superstition and the supernatural, which is different from the typical hard science concepts in science fiction.

These stories are considered essential because they often introduce new concepts. For example, '1984' introduced the idea of a surveillance state in a very vivid and disturbing way. They also tend to have a big impact on the genre. 'The War of the Worlds' was one of the first major alien invasion stories, and it set the stage for many others. And they can make people think about important issues, like how technology affects society in 'Brave New World'.

Not usually. Ghost fiction often involves supernatural elements and isn't typically set in a historical context.

Science fiction usually isn't considered realistic fiction. It often involves imaginative concepts and scenarios that don't exist in our current reality.

Definitely. 'The Giver' falls into the science fiction category. The society depicted in it has features that seem both futuristic and a bit unnerving. For example, the way memories are controlled and the lack of color in the community until Jonas starts to receive the memories. All these aspects show its science - fiction nature.