Speculative Fiction Terms

noun a subgenre of speculative fiction that is characterized by a focus on optimism, hope, and resilience in the face of adversity

• The concept of hopepunk focuses on actively choosing hope in the face of despair.
• I love reading hopepunk stories because they always leave me feeling inspired.
• Hopepunk is like the ultimate vibe for staying positive no matter what.
• Her attitude towards life can be described as hopepunk, always looking for the silver lining.

pronoun a pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun, such as he, she, they, etc. In this case, 'eirself' is a reflexive pronoun used to refer back to the subject of the sentence.

• Eirself is a pronoun used in some dialects to refer to oneself.
• Eirself is just another way of saying 'herself' or 'himself'.
• I don't really hear people using eirself in everyday conversation.
• Using eirself instead of 'herself' or 'himself' can be a way to challenge traditional gender norms.