Unit 1 Review: Gadgets and Glitches

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What are some qualities of science fiction?

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Real scientific facts and imaginative elements.

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What is the correct participle form of 'float' in the sentence: 'The prototype of this floated garbage collector has a conveyor belt attached to two pontoons'?

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Floating.

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Why would an author use questions in their argumentative text?

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To inspire readers to consider their own points of view.

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What is the active voice version of 'This device was created by a group from the University of San Diego in California'?

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A group from the University of San Diego in California created this device.

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What is theme in literature?

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The message the author is trying to convey.

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Define science fiction.

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A genre of literature that combines real scientific facts with imaginative elements.

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What is a participle?

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A verb form that can function as an adjective, often ending in -ing or -ed.

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What is the purpose of using active voice in writing?

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To make sentences clearer and more direct by emphasizing the subject's action.

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What is an argumentative text?

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A type of writing that presents a claim and supports it with evidence and reasoning.

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What does it mean to inspire readers?

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To motivate or encourage readers to think critically or reflect on their own views.