Assess learners' ability to analyze symbolism, central themes, and social critique in major 20th-century dystopian works (e.g., 1984, Brave New World, The Handmaid's Tale). Tasks include identifying and interpreting recurring motifs and symbols, comparing how narrative perspective, setting, and character types convey ideological critique, and situating texts within historical and cultural contexts; item formats may include passage-based analysis, short answer, and comparative essay.