Unit 4 - Lesson 3
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Unit 4: Lesson 3 Assignment
Directions: Respond to the following questions.
1. What is your initial impression of this work?
The Machine That Won the War is, in my opinion, a book on the significance of artificial intelligence (AI) in winning a future conflict. The novel opens with a portrayal of a future conflict in which machines play a major role and humans are largely absent. A computer that is capable of independent thought and learning triumphs in this futuristic conflict, defeating all human adversaries. The Machine That Won the War was an intriguing and thought-provoking book overall. It brings up some significant issues regarding the future of AI and how we might need to rely on it more than we think.
2. What is the genre of this selection?
Science fiction is a genre of fiction writing that explores the effects of hypothetical technological advancements using scientific and speculative themes or concepts. The definition
of the phrase encompasses both hard and soft science fiction. In contrast to soft science fiction, which includes practical applications and technical details that are not essential to the plot but may be important to the characters or the location, hard science fiction involves the use of scientific ideas that are central to the plot.
3. What is the exposition of the story? What is the rising action or actions in this story? What is the climax of this selection? What is the falling action in the story? What is the denouement in the story?
Character and setting introductions are part of the exposition of a tale. When the humans become conscious, their robots are able to defeat the aliens in battle, which is the story's escalating action. The turning point in this choice
is when they realize they can only prevail by working with each other's teams. The main action occurs when they devise a scheme that enables them to not only win the fight but also seize control of the aliens' life. As they come to terms with the fact that what they had done was true, there will be no going back after everyone else has found out.
4. Who is the protagonist? Antagonist?
Nick Maurantonio, a manufacturing worker who turns into a Resistance Fighter, is the main protagonist. He joins up with
Mike and faces numerous challenges as he attempts to bring
down the war machine. Director Krim, who creates the world
and causes it to revolve while starting battles amongst planets, is the antagonist.
5. What are the most important traits of the main character? Your response must be at least 3-5 sentences
in length.
Isaac Asimov is a very smart person who is passionate about
learning almost compulsively. He is wise and inquisitive. He also has a positive outlook on life, family, and friends. According to Asimov's theory, we can choose how to live our lives by making wise decisions today, even though we are all
born into an unwinnable race against time, potentially fatal diseases, and radiation exposure.
6.
What is the setting of the work? Is there more than one? Your response should be a minimum of 5-7 sentences.
The piece is set in a tiny village in a mountainous region. The location is obscured by several allusions to a valley or a plain. There are several settings in this narrative since we know from the start that it takes place in Cold War-era Russia and because towards the conclusion, we witness images of the devastation caused by war in Europe.
7. Why has the author chosen to emphasize certain details of the setting? Your response should be a minimum of 5-
7 sentences.
The machine itself is the distinguishing characteristic of the setting that sticks out most, and the author chose to highlight particular aspects of it in order to reflect on society and technology. It puts more of an emphasis on examining how everything is related through powerful themes rather than simply describing the many parts of this universe. In this book, the author combined elements of the military, science fiction, fantasy, politics, and even class disparities. Asimov decides to draw attention to specific aspects throughout the narrative in order to stress their significance. To emphasize that they are discussing a battle,
he calls attention to the chips and bullets. He adds the phrase "with their chips" to underscore their connection to one another.
a. Why do you think these details are important to the story?
These details are crucial to the plot because they acquaint the reader with a complicated world that they would not have otherwise known about. For instance, the machine's name is significant. In the scenario, an autonomous machine
aims to take over humanity and automate every work they perform.
b. What would the story be like without these elements?
The narrative would not be the same. This novel was made up of many different elements, yet without them, it would not have been nearly as exciting. Yeah, I am claiming that one of the most crucial parts of Isaac Asimov's book is the introduction. That gives the tale a lot of character, and I don't believe that removing it would have the same effect on
the reader.
8. What mood is created by details of the setting? (gloomy,
tense, cheerful, etc.)? Explain your answer and use examples from the text to support your response. Your response should contain at least 3-7 sentences and should include textual evidence.
Given that Isaac Asimov's book is set in a galaxy that has been devastated by nuclear war, the setting's elements contribute to a melancholy atmosphere. The narrative also includes thrilling depictions of robots and other machines, including dueling robots, which are metal-armored combat machines employed in conflict and robots and other machines, which are technology-based weaponry extremely similar to contemporary computer systems. Examples include flames blazing and explosions, which are frequently shown in war movies. There are several instances where people are famished, under assault, or forced to flee as well.
In addition to these depressing particulars, food is rationed, which adds to the already difficult situation.
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