Theme
Theme is what two words?
the message
A Rover's Story is what kind of text?
Fictional, fiction, not real, make believe
What tone is a news article written in?
formal, serious, informative
What is the tone of the story?
informative, formal, serious, instructive, educational, informational
What is the tone of this sentence? ""It was the most embarrassing moment of her life. Everyone stared. Her face turned red. She wished the ground would swallow her whole."
anxious, mortified, shocked
Themes are...
implied not clearly stated.
What does Rover want more than anything?
To see, to be whole, to understand what is happening
to be like the hazmats, bunny suits, or humans
How do you analyze tone?
Diction- word choice
How does the author's tone shift when she discusses examples of how stories influence human behavior (such as jurors and scientists)?
She becomes more concrete and grounded
What is the tone of this sentence? "Marcus slammed his notebook shut. "Another terrible grade," he muttered angrily, kicking his backpack across the room."
Frustrated, angry, upset
Theme isn't a word it's a...
sentence.
How does Rover's tone change after receiving Sophia's letter?
lonely, sad, frustrated, upset, scared, frightened
What is the tone of Sophia's letter to Rover?
Uninterested but willing
How does the author's discussion of AI research since the 1990s contribute to the article's tone?
It establishes a serious, evidence-based tone
What is the theme of this sentence? "Sarah stared at the empty chair at the dinner table. Her grandmother's chair. She had always sat there, laughing and telling stories while Sarah listened eagerly. Now everything felt cold and quiet."
losing someone can be hard, sad, or bring emptiness
Definition of theme is...
life lesson, meaning, moral, or message about life or human nature that is communicated by a literary work.
What is the overall theme of the story?
It can be hard to connect with people when you feel alone and incomplete (not whole).
How do you distinguish between "cheap" and "frugal"?
frugal-being smart with money
cheap- stinginess and selfishness
Stories connect humans but can also benefit Ai to be more human like.
What is the theme? "In a story, a character learns that his greatest strength comes from his willingness to forgive others. This lesson appears throughout the story in different situations."
forgiveness is a strength, power tool or skill
forgiveness can help us grow to be better people
An example of theme is...
money can't buy happiness
don't judge people based on the surface
it is better to die free than live under tyranny
Which of the following best describes why Sophia agrees to explain the rover to her class?
A. She enjoys the spotlight.
B. She doesn’t want to disappoint her teacher.
B. She doesn't want to disappoint her teacher.
What can you do to improve your ability to understand words in different ways?
read more
Which statement best describes the theme of the article as it relates to human uniqueness?
A. Humans are superior to all other creatures because we are the only ones capable of any form of thinking.
B. Human intelligence is uniquely characterized by our ability to understand and construct stories, which may be central to what makes us distinctly human.
B. Human intelligence is uniquely characterized by our ability to understand and construct stories, which may be central to what makes us distinctly human.
What is the tone of the following text messages?
Samantha: I can’t wait to see you Johnny! It’s been a month, a month of misery to be so far from
you.
Johnny: Babe, I have something to tell you. I am sorry.
disappointed
worried
anxious
curious