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Review, Informational text/non narrative/MLA
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Finding main ideas impedes readers to know the most important point of the text and connect details to the central idea.
False
True
2
What is the main idea of a news article about a new endangered species discovered in the rainforest?
Rainforests are disappearing.
A new species was discovered in the rainforest.
The rainforest is a beautiful place.
Rainforests are important for our planet's health.
3
In a literary non-fiction piece about a historical event, the author might include personal anecdotes to:
Ensure the piece is factual
Bore the Reader
Make the story more engaging and relatable to the reader
Confuse the reader
4
What is the purpose of a main idea in a text?
To confuse the reader
To hide the author's intentions
To summarize the most important point or message of the text
To provide additional information
5
In the sentence, "The brilliant sunlight flooded the room, making it hard to see," what do you think "brilliant" means?
Dull and boring
Extremely bright and shiny
Warm and cozy
Overcast and cloudy
6
Which literary device is often used in literary non-fiction to engage the reader and create a vivid picture?
Rhyming
Statistics
Imagery and descriptive language
Metaphor
7
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of literary non-fiction?
Use of literary techniques like characterization and dialogue
Engaging storytelling to convey real-life experiences and information
Strict adherence to facts and statistics
An emotional or personal connection to the subject matter
8
"feline" in a sentence that says, "The feline creature stealthily crept in the night," what can we infer feline means?
It refers to a small dog
It means a sneaky person
It means a nocturnal animal
It refers to a cat or cat-like creature
9
What is the primary goal of literary non-fiction?
To present objective facts and information
To confuse the reader with complex language
To entertain and engage while conveying real-life stories or information
To persuade the reader to buy a product
10
Which of the following is a typical way to find the main idea of a text?
Read only the first and last sentences
Make up your own main idea
Read the entire text and look for repeated key ideas or points
Scan for keywords
11
"The aroma of freshly baked bread wafted through the kitchen," what does "aroma" most likely mean?
A loud noise
A tasty treat
A strong smell or pleasant fragrance
A type of flower
12
Context clues hints within a sentence or passage that help you understand the meaning of a word or phrase
True
False
13
"She looked perplexed when trying to solve the puzzle," what is the likely meaning of "perplexed"?
Confused or puzzled
Extremely happy
Very excited
Confused or puzzled
14
Which of the following is NOT a type of informational text?
A biography
A science textbook
A newspaper article
A novel
15
In a literary nonfiction piece about the life of a famous artist, which of the following would be an element to include?
A list of the artist's famous works
sis of art techniques
A detailed analysis of art techniques
letters and anecdotes that reveal the artist's struggles and inspirations*
16
When identifying the main idea, what should you focus on?
Supporting evidence
The most important point or message of the text
The author's background
Minor details and examples
17
What is the main idea of a text?
The central point or main focus of the text*
The most interesting fact
The author's favorite part
The supporting details
18
Which sentence best describes the main idea of a paragraph about the solar system?
The planets are so far away.
The solar system is made up of the Sun, planets, and objects orbiting it.
The Sun is really hot.
Astronomy is a fascinating subject.
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What is literary non-fiction?
Writing that is entirely factual and dry
Poetry and plays
ictional stories with made-up characters
Non-fiction that uses literary techniques be engaging and compelling
20
Why do authors include a main idea in their texts?
To help the reader understand the central point or message of the text
To hide their intentions
To confuse the reader
To make the text longer
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What does the main idea help readers do?
Confuse them
Represent the focus of the author opinion.
Summarize the most important point or message of the text
Remember minor details
22
Which sentence best represents the main idea of a paragraph about the benefits of exercise?
People who exercise are healthier and have more energy.
Exercise can be fun and enjoyable.
Some people prefer to be sedentary.
I don't like to exercise.
23
In an informational text, the main idea is usually in the first or last paragraph, but also in topic sentences in text.
True
False
