"The Brave Little Toaster"
What is plot?
The events in the story.
What is the definition of irony?
The opposite of what you expect occurs.
Why would an author include both sides of an argument?
Because they want to address the other side to further convince you of their claim
How many paragraphs is this text?
11
Restriction as the cause of annoyance
chafe
What are the characteristics of science fiction?
A story that combines scientific facts with fictional settings and characters.
What is an example of situational irony?
Answers will vary.
What is a claim?
The author's viewpoint/opinion.
What is a counterclaim?
The opposite of the author's claim.
In a strong and healthy way
robustly
What is the conflict?
Mr. T cannot get rid of Loony Goony.
What are 2 characteristics of a sonnet?
14 lines
rhyme pattern
iambic pentameter
What is the claim of the text?
Automation does not cause job loss, it transforms jobs.
What is the counterclaim of the text?
Automation will not cause job loss.
Following strict morals
integrity
What is the theme of the story?
Answers will vary.
What is ironic in the poem "Artificial Intelligence?"
People are using technology to ignore the fact that technology is taking over.
What is a paradox?
Contradiction
What makes evidence reliable?
Adds to the quality or function of something.
enhancement
What is the climax of the story?
Mr. T unplugs all of the appliances/uses the toaster to destroy LG.
What is dramatic irony? Give an example.
When the reader knows something the characters don't.
Who is the author of the text?
James Bessen
What are the 2 types of rhetorical devices and their definition?
direct address-you
question-no answer
Broad in size, range, or degree of openness.
expansive