Elements of Fiction
Vocab/Grammar
Interflora
Automation Paradox/Heads Up, Humans
Brave Little Toaster/Bionic Superhumans
100

the central idea or message in a story

theme

100

synonym for famous

renown

100

The author's intention with irony in this poem was to create what kind of effect?

humor

100

What point would the two authors agree on?

that automation changes the nature of jobs done by human beings

100

What is Mr. Toussaint's main conflict?

an energy drink has gone awry and is playing tricks on him

200

the emotions created in the reader

mood

200

when there is plenty

ample

200

According to the speaker, in what way are the on-line flowers better than the real ones?

1. They are customized

2. They can be easily deleted

3. They come with a message

4. They will last forever

4

200

Which is the author’s central claim in “The Automation Paradox”?

That automation does not replace jobs but rather changes the nature of the jobs and sometimes even creates new ones.

200

Name one feature of the science fiction genre

it takes place in the future

300

what are the 5 points on the plot diagram?

exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

300

if something was built well, it was built ____________________

robustly

300

How many lines does a sonnet have?

14

300

Vocabulary. Could you _______________ the items in that package so that the weight is even?

redistribute

300

what is an antonym for the word inert?

moving, motion, active

400

name the 2 main points of view and their associated pronouns

1st person "I", 3rd person "He, She, It"

400

give an accurate example of an ironic situation

tbd

400

Which type of irony does this poem capture?

situational irony

400

What is the main idea of "Heads Up, Humans"?

That automation will replace jobs and it is a huge concern of our current times.

400

Based on the article, True or False - 

Bionic limbs not only replace the functionality of a body part but can often enhance a person's abilities.

True

500

the author's attitude towards the subject

tone

500

when you do the right thing even when no one is watching

integrity

500

What pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables does the classical sonnet have?

iambic pentameter
500

In "Heads Up, Humans," what does the author claim automation will increase?

1. wages

2. the number of unskilled jobs

3. the size of the middle class

4. inequality

4

500

What main idea in the section "The Superhuman Frontier" was introduced later on in the section in order to first explain what the term meant?

the hippocampus

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