Based on our reading and coursework, speculative fiction

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When assessing the statement about speculative fiction in relation to our reading and coursework, we examine what each option claims about the genre's relationship to politics.
Option 1: 'often comments on contemporary politics.' This aligns with a common characteristic of speculative fiction: it frequently uses futuristic or alternate settings to critique or reflect on current political issues, power structures, and societal choices.
Option 2: 'never delves into contemporary politics.' This is overly absolved and contradicts the typical function of speculative works, which often embed political commentary either overtly or through allegory and world-building.
Option 3: 'always comments on contemporary politics.' While many works do engage with politics, saying they always do is too strong; some speculative fiction may focus on science, personal identity, or other themes without explicit political commentary.
Option 4: 'is irrelevant to contemporary politics.' This claim underestimates the genre’s historical and ongoing use as a lens to examine political ideas, ethics, and power dynamics, making it an inaccurate characterization.
In summary, option 1 most accurately captures the often-observed relationship between speculative fiction and political discourse, while the other choices either overstate, understate, or mischaracterize that relationship.

Based on our reading and coursework, speculative fiction

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