Stories
What was the name of the author of "The Brave Little Toaster"?
Cory Doctrow
What gives you a deeper insight into a character or into the story’s setting?
Contrasts and Contradictions
—the most important idea about a topic—of each paragraph or section of text.
Main Idea
Based on the writer’s argument, which word best describes the impact of automation on future employment?
Transformative
Who is the author of "Are bionic superhumans on the rise"
Ramez Naam
What type of story is "The Brave Little Toaster"?
science fiction
A character experiencing an __________ may
Aha moment
information about the main idea, to learn more.
supporting details
Which of the following does the writer identify as an effect of automation that will have a positive impact on jobs? "Automation Paradox"
increased demand
A ____________ is the writer’s position, or opinion, on an issue.
Why does Mister Toussaint’s refrigerator order more groceries?
Loony Goony tells him the food is spoiled.
A _________________ has one main clause.
simple sentence
the controlling idea of his entire text.
Thesis
_____________ voice shows that a subject performs the verb’s action.
Active
A ______________ is a statement that can be proved, or verified.
fact
The police arrest Mister Toussaint because?
they believe the energy beverage is hazardous material
A __________________ has two main clauses joined by a comma and a coordinating conjunction, such as and, or, or but.
compound sentence
The author of "Are Bionic Superhumans on the Rise" included the section “The Superhuman Frontier” to
explain that bionics will do more than replace body parts
_______________ voice shows that a subject is being acted upon
Passive
An _____________ is a statement that cannot be proved because it expresses a person’s beliefs, feelings, or thoughts.
opinion
The toaster is able to destroy LOONY GOONY because
it does not receive messages from other devices
A ________________ has a main clause and a subordinate clause.
complex sentence
Which idea is supported by information throughout the story "Are Bionic Superhumans on the Rise"
Bionics can improve human abilities in many ways.
Coach Collin is the ______________
GOAT
Who wrote the story "Automation Paradox"
James Bessen