Question

c. dramatic irony - the reader knows what the workers dont
d. both a and c

1. which quotation best supports the storys theme?

a. “they scraped, knotted, snipped.”
b. “he’s gone. new job, different town.”
c. “it loved him with every wire and soldered synapse of its being.”
d. “the sea gull rowed by on black - tipped wings.”
exit ticket (19 - 20)

1. what does the story suggest about the relationship between emotion and technology?

a. machines cannot feel emotion, but humans can project emotion onto them.
b. machines will eventually develop feelings.
c. technology and emotion are unrelated.
d. humans should fear machines that love.

1. which detail from the story best represents the theme of loss?

a. the lamp’s light goes out permanently.
b. the workers fix the lamp quickly.
c. the woman wears a green scarf.
d. the seagull returns to visit.

Explanation:

1. To find the quote that best supports the story's theme, we need to analyze each option. Option C "It loved him with every wire and soldered synapse of its being" likely touches on a theme related to non - human entities having or being attributed emotions, which is often a significant theme in stories. Option A is just a description of actions, Option B is about a person leaving, and Option D is a description of a seagull.
2. Analyzing the relationship between emotion and technology, Option A "Machines cannot feel emotion, but humans can project emotion onto them" is a common and reasonable view presented in many stories about technology. Machines are inanimate and don't have emotions inherently, but humans often give them emotional qualities. Option B is a more futuristic and less common view in general stories, Option C is incorrect as there are often connections shown between them, and Option D is too extreme.
3. For the detail representing the theme of loss, Option A "The lamp's light goes out permanently" is a clear symbol of loss as light represents something present and now it is gone. Option B is about repair, Option C is about a woman's clothing, and Option D is about a return.

Answer:

1. C. "It loved him with every wire and soldered synapse of its being."
2. A. Machines cannot feel emotion, but humans can project emotion onto them.
3. A. The lamp's light goes out permanently.