Unit Ryder's Defense - Rhetorical devices in literary texts (Grade 7)
Passage
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English
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7th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Angela Lock
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is Mr. Tate's first action when he sees the broken printer?
He immediately blames Unit Ryder.
He asks Kayden what happened.
He checks the security feed for clues.
He tries to repair the printing arm.
Answer explanation
The text states, "'That's it!' Mr. Tate boomed. 'I knew we couldn't trust these machines. Unit Ryder! You were the only one in here.'" This shows he blames the robot right away.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When Mr. Tate calls Unit Ryder a "faulty clunker," what does this choice of words show about his attitude?
He thinks the robot is a valuable and complex machine.
He believes the robot is old, worthless, and easily replaced.
He is concerned that the robot is emotionally hurt.
He is impressed by the robot's strength.
Answer explanation
The word "clunker" is a negative term used to describe an old, worn-out machine. This diction reveals Mr. Tate's dismissive and prejudiced attitude towards the robot, seeing it as junk rather than sophisticated technology.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the passage, what reason does Mr. Tate give for not using the security feed?
The camera was turned off.
He does not have the password.
He says it glitches and is unreliable.
He forgot the lab had a camera.
Answer explanation
In paragraph 7, Mr. Tate dismisses Kayden's suggestion by snapping, "The feed glitches sometimes. It's unreliable."
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of Kayden's question, "Couldn't something else have happened?"
To show Mr. Tate that he is smarter than him.
To admit that he doesn't know what happened.
To politely ask for permission to investigate.
To challenge Mr. Tate's quick conclusion and suggest other possibilities.
Answer explanation
This is a rhetorical question. Kayden isn't asking because he needs an answer; he's using the question as a tool to make Mr. Tate pause and consider that his initial judgment might be wrong.
5.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Categorize the following statements from the passage based on whether they represent an argument based on emotion or an argument based on logic.
Groups:
(a) Argument from Emotion
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(b) Argument from Logic
"My proximity sensors show I did not enter the... zone."
"A robot, a broken printer. It's simple."
"I knew we couldn't trust these machines."
"What about checking the security feed?"
"Your logic processors are probably fried."
"Ryder has cleaning wheels, not shoes."
Answer explanation
Mr. Tate's statements are based on his feelings, assumptions, and prejudice ('I knew we couldn't trust...', 'probably fried'). Unit Ryder's and Kayden's statements are based on facts (sensor data, physical evidence) and logical inquiry (suggesting checking the feed).
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the evidence of the sticky puddle and shoe print support Kayden's defense of Unit Ryder?
It proves that a human was near the printer, suggesting a different cause for the accident.
It shows that Unit Ryder failed to clean the floor properly.
It indicates that the 3D printer was leaking a strange fluid.
It proves that Mr. Tate was the one who broke the printer.
Answer explanation
Kayden points out that Ryder has wheels, not shoes. The shoe print is direct evidence that a person was in the exact spot of the accident, which contradicts Mr. Tate's assumption that only the robot could be responsible.
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the line of dialogue to the primary intent or motivation behind it.
To deliver a final, authoritative punishment.
"Wait... What is that on the floor?"
To introduce new evidence to stop an action.
"My proximity sensors show I did not enter the printer's designated zone."
To admit being wrong and surrender the argument.
"I'm taking you offline for deactivation."
To present factual data as a defense.
"I... I see."
Answer explanation
Mr. Tate's first line is a declaration of punishment. Unit Ryder's line is a statement of fact to prove its innocence. Kayden's line is a rhetorical move to shift focus to new evidence. Mr. Tate's final line is a mumbled admission of his mistake.
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