"The Brave Little Toaster"
Poetry
"The Automation Paradox"
"Heads Up, Humans"
Vocabulary
100

What is plot?

The events in the story. 

100

What is the definition of irony?

The opposite of what you expect occurs. 

100

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

100

How many paragraphs is this text?

11

100

Restriction as the cause of annoyance

chafe

200

What are the characteristics of science fiction?

A story that combines scientific facts with fictional settings and characters.

200

What is an example of situational irony?

Answers will vary.

200

What is a claim?

The author's viewpoint/opinion.

200

What is a counterclaim?

The opposite of the author's claim.

200

In a strong and healthy way

robustly

300

What is the conflict?

Mr. T cannot get rid of Loony Goony. 

300

What are 2 characteristics of a sonnet?

14 lines

rhyme pattern

iambic pentameter

300

What is the claim of the text?

Automation does not cause job loss, it transforms jobs. 

300

What is the counterclaim of the text?

Automation will not cause job loss. 

300

Following strict morals

integrity

400

What is the theme of the story?

Answers will vary.

400

What is ironic in the poem "Artificial Intelligence?"

People are using technology to ignore the fact that technology is taking over.

400

What is a paradox?

Contradiction

400

What makes evidence reliable?

A credible source backed up by research or an expert.
400

Adds to the quality or function of something.

enhancement

500

What is the climax of the story?

Mr. T unplugs all of the appliances/uses the toaster to destroy LG.

500

What is dramatic irony? Give an example.

When the reader knows something the characters don't.

500

Who is the author of the text?

James Bessen 

500

What are the 2 types of rhetorical devices and their definition?

direct address-you

question-no answer 

500

Broad in size, range, or degree of openness.

expansive