Vocabulary
Define: chafe
To annoy or bother someone
Name an element of the Science Fiction genre
has elements of science, technology, aliens, time travel, etc.
takes place in the future or alternate world
What is the main conflict Mister Toussaint is facing?
Person vs. Technology
Loony Goony is malfunctioning his smart appliances
What was LOONY GOONY supposed to be in the beginning of the story?
an energy drink
True or False: The Brave Little Toaster is considered Science Fiction
TRUE
Define:Conflict
The problem of the story. It is usually faced by the main character
What conclusion can be drawn about the setting of The Brave Little Toaster, knowing that it belongs to the science fiction genre?
the story is set in the future
Why wasn't Mister Toussaint able to just throw away the LOONY GOONY in the garbage when he discovered it was causing a problem?
"The trashcan told him that toxic substances had to be manually sorted."
The trash can told him it was a toxic substance
What did the fire department take away?
the toaster
True or False: Loony Goony survives at the end of the story
FALSE
Define: plot
the sequence of events of a story, play or movie
Which detail from the story convey that “The Brave Little Toaster” belongs to the science fiction genre?
a. advances in technology
b. the element of time travel
c. a setting in another world
a. advances in technology
From where did Mister Toussaint get LOONY GOONY?
A young woman on the metro platform gave it to him.
Why was the toaster able to destroy LOONY GOONY?
The toaster wasn't "smart". It was a regular old toaster.
Which one of the following was not repeated "again and again" in the story?
a. Loony Goony messing up smart devices
b. Loony Goony rhyming when he spoke
c. Mr. Toussaint tries to get rid of Loony Goony and fails
d. Mr. Toussaint gets arrested
d. Mr. Toussaint gets arrested
What is the definition of retract?
to draw back
What can be inferred about most science fiction stories?
a.They involve interactions between people and animals.
b.They present a world that never was and never could be.
c.They speculate on a world that might be possible one day.
d.They feature imaginative writing that accurately reflects life today.
C. They speculate on a world that might be possible one day.
Where did Mister Toussaint get the toaster?
his Grandpa
Was LOONY GOONY an "internet of things" prank?
Explain
Yes. The prank is the LOONY GOONY creates problems in the house. It works through the internet of things in which smart devices communicate with each other.
What do you think the author's opinion of technology is?
The author believes that technology controls our lives. I think this because in the text he uses many examples of technology negatively affecting our lives.
Define: Climax
The point of most tension in the story.
Name one movie or TV show that would fit into the Sci Fi genre & explain why it would be considered Sci FI
Any Sci Fi Movie is acceptable
What was Mr. Toussaint's initial thoughts about the stupid toaster? How did his thoughts change?
At first, Mr. Toussaint thinks the toaster is stupid, but then realizes its value and appreciates it
The fact that Loony Goony can talk makes this story which type of fiction?
Science fiction
What device did Loony Goony not malfunction?
a. Trash Can
b. Microwave
c. Door
d. Refrigerator
c. Door