--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: [Science fiction is] that class of prose…" description: "\"[Science fiction is] that class of prose narrative treating of a situation that could not arise in the world we know, but which is hypothesised on the ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/970/kingsley-amis-5258_achieve_science-fiction-is-that-class-of-prose-n_1333743.png" --- # \[Science fiction is\] that class of prose narrative… ![“[Science fiction is] that class of prose narrative treating of a situation that could not arise in the world we know, but which is hypothesised on the basis of some innovation in science or technology, or pseudo-science or pseudo-technology, whether human or extra-terrestrial in origin. It is…” quote by Kingsley Amis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/970/kingsley-amis-5258_achieve_science-fiction-is-that-class-of-prose-n_1333743.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/970/kingsley-amis-5258_achieve_science-fiction-is-that-class-of-prose-n_1333743.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/970/kingsley-amis-5258_achieve_science-fiction-is-that-class-of-prose-n_1333743.png) > “\[Science fiction is\] that class of prose narrative treating of a situation that could not arise in the world we know, but which is hypothesised on the basis of some innovation in science or technology, or pseudo-science or pseudo-technology, whether human or extra-terrestrial in origin. It is distinguished from pure fantasy by its need to achieve verisimilitude and win the 'willing suspension of disbelief' through scientific plausibility.” [Kingsley Amis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kingsley-amis/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Science fiction imagines plausible futures based on scientific or technological changes, distinguishing it from fantasy by seeking realism. **In simple terms:** Sci‑fi builds believable futures. Key Takeaway Explore scientific possibilities in storytelling. Themes imagination science future Mood curious inquisitive Type definitional analytical When to use this quote - novel writing - screenwriting - game design Key Concepts speculation verisimilitude Questions to Reflect On - What scientific breakthrough would inspire your story? - How much realism is needed for suspension of disbelief? 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