Elements of Fiction
the central idea or message in a story
theme
synonym for famous
renown
The author's intention with irony in this poem was to create what kind of effect?
humor
What point would the two authors agree on?
that automation changes the nature of jobs done by human beings
What is Mr. Toussaint's main conflict?
an energy drink has gone awry and is playing tricks on him
the emotions created in the reader
mood
when there is plenty
ample
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
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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.
Name one feature of the science fiction genre
it takes place in the future
what are the 5 points on the plot diagram?
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
if something was built well, it was built ____________________
robustly
How many lines does a sonnet have?
14
Vocabulary. Could you _______________ the items in that package so that the weight is even?
redistribute
what is an antonym for the word inert?
moving, motion, active
name the 2 main points of view and their associated pronouns
1st person "I", 3rd person "He, She, It"
give an accurate example of an ironic situation
tbd
Which type of irony does this poem capture?
situational irony
What is the main idea of "Heads Up, Humans"?
That automation will replace jobs and it is a huge concern of our current times.
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
the author's attitude towards the subject
tone
when you do the right thing even when no one is watching
integrity
What pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables does the classical sonnet have?
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
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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