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Vocabulary
Literary Terms
The Brave Little Toaster
Are Bionic Superhumans on the Horizon?/ Heads Up, Humans/ The Automation Paradox
MISC.
100

What is the definition of collaborate?

to work together

100

What is claim?

writers position or point of view

100

What is the problem?

None of the "smart" appliances will dispose of Loony Goony

100

What is the claim in "Heads Up, Humans"?

Automation is creating a loss of jobs for humans.

100

What are the 5 parts of an argument?

claim

reason

evidence

counterclaim

rebuttal

200

What is the definition of robustly?

in a strong, healthy way

200

What is plot?

a series of events in a story

200

Who are the 2 main characters in the story?

Mister Toussaint and Loony Goony

200

What was the main point of the "Bionic Superhumans" article?

Bionics can improve human quality of life in many ways, but the use in some cases is controversial

200

What are the 5 stages of Plot? List them in order.

Exposition

Rising Action

Climax

Falling Action

Resolution

300

What is the definition of renowned?

someone or something famous

300

What is rhetoric?

The art of using language effectively and persuasively

300

Why is the toaster considered "stupid"?

doesn't have fancy technology like the other appliances

300

What is the counter claim for "Heads Up, Humans"?

Automation is creating more jobs for humans
300

List 3 external conflicts a character could face

Format:  Character vs._____________

Character vs. Nature

Character vs. Character

Character vs. Society

Character vs. Super Natural Being

Character vs. Technology

400

What is the definition of integrity?

following a strict code of ethical conduct.

400

What is evidence?

Any information that helps support a claim and reasons

400

When does this story take place?  How do we know?

In the future

We know because of all the advances in technology

400

What is the claim in "The Automation Paradox"?

Automation is helping humans and creating new jobs.

400
What stage of plot do you learn about the setting/background, main character(s), and maybe the conflict?

Exposition

500

What is the definition of chafe?

to annoy or bother someone

500

What is conflict? & What are the two types of conflict?

a struggle between forces

Internal Conflict

External Conflict

500

How is the problem solved?

Mister Toussaint uses the "stupid" toaster to destroy Loony Goony.  

500

What is the counter claim for "The Automation Paradox"?

Some may argue that automation is taking jobs away

500

What Science Fiction movie was a big LET DOWN for me?

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