What does the word, autobiography, mean?

an account of a person's life written by that person

Select an example of nonfiction.

informational/expository text, autobiography

What does the word, claim, mean?

the main point an author is trying to make in an argument

What is the rising action in a story?

the build-up of excitement in the story

the time and place of the story

What is the difference between an objective and subjective pronoun?

Subjective does the action (I, he, she, they)., Objective receives the action (him, her, them, me).

the most exciting part of the story

What is the difference between an objective and subjective attitude?

Objective - facts, Subjective - personal opinion

What does the word, argument, mean?

a statement of opinion against another's opinion

What is the difference between third-person limited and third-person omniscient?

Limited has only one perspective; omniscient knows all., Limited has only two perspectives; omniscient knows all.

What is the meaning of abstract?

summary of a book or article, thought or an idea but not a physical presence

What does the word, character, mean?

a person, animal, or object that takes action in the text

What is the difference between tone and mood?

Tone is the author's attitude;mood is the reader's feelings.

What is informational text?

gives basic facts about something

What does it mean to summarize?

to restate the main points briefly

a plan of action to achieve a goal

What are supporting details?

the ideas that back up your main idea

What does the word, genre, mean?

a category of books, music, movies

What are sensory details?

details in your story that use one of the five senses

What is historical fiction?

the genre of writing that includes historical facts

What is an inference?

an educated guess based on the text, something that is implied by the text

What does the word, analysis, mean?

breaking down the meaning of the text

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1
Julian changes his mind about Auggie during the book. What character changes in a story?
flat character
static character
round character
dynamic character
2
Which one is an example of an antagonist?
Via in Wonder
Grandmother in Little Red Riding Hood
Joker in Batman
Scrooge in Christmas Carol
3
What does the word, autobiography, mean?
a statement of opinion against another's opinion
breaking down the meaning of the text
a note or comment added on the text
an account of a person's life written by that person
4
Select an example of nonfiction.
novel
informational/expository text
autobiography
short story
5
What is a synonym for central idea?
continuing idea
supporting idea
developing idea
main idea
6
What is the author’s universal statement on a topic (message, moral, lesson)?
crisis
topic
denouement
theme
7
What does the word, claim, mean?
give credit to a source
the story of a person's life
the main point an author is trying to make in an argument
a person, animal, or object that takes action in the text
8
When Brian tries to survive on an island in Hatchet, what type of conflict is that?
man vs. self
man vs. man
man vs. nature
man vs. society
9
Billy exclaimed, "I can't believe you did that!" He stomped off. What is the point of view?
second person
first person
third person
10
What is the rising action in a story?
the most exciting part of the story
the build-up of excitement in the story
the story beginning introducing the characters and setting
the calming down at the end of the story
11
"Terry smiled as she skipped through the park." How does this describe Terry's feelings?
explicitly
implicit
12
Which of the following is NOT an organizational structure?
order of importance
compare/contrast
random facts
chronological order
13
What is the setting?
the most exciting part of the story
the time and place of the story
the people, animals, and objects in a story
the series of events in a story
14
This is the art of persuasion or convincing others in speaking or writing.
journalism
secondary source
primary source
rhetoric
15
What is a piece of opinion writing usually done by an editor?
argument
thesaurus
editorial
opinion column
16
What does the word, fiction, mean?
a category of books, music, movies
the genre of writing that includes historical facts
inventing facts, not real
gives basic facts about something
17
What is the difference between an objective and subjective pronoun?
Subjective does the action (I, he, she, they).
Objective - personal opinion, Subjective - facts
Objective - facts, Subjective - personal opinion
Objective receives the action (him, her, them, me).
18
What is a time of extreme difficulty, a turning point, or a time to make a decision?
crisis
exposition
rationale
defeat
19
What is the climax?
the story beginning introducing the characters and setting
the build-up of excitement in the story
the calming down at the end of the story
the most exciting part of the story
20
What is the difference between an objective and subjective attitude?
Objective receives the action (him, her, them, me).
Subjective does the action (I, he, she, they).
Objective - facts, Subjective - personal opinion
Objective - personal opinion, Subjective - facts
21
What does the word, argument, mean?
a statement of opinion against another's opinion
breaking down the meaning of the text
a note or comment added on the text
an account of a person's life written by that person
22
What is the difference between third-person limited and third-person omniscient?
Limited knows all; omniscient has only two perspectives.
Limited has only one perspective; omniscient knows all.
Limited has only two perspectives; omniscient knows all.
Limited knows all; omniscient has only one perspective.
23
The Georgia Bulldogs are the best college football team ever. What type of statement is this?
uninformed
informed
biased
unbiased
24
What is a short interesting story used in a larger text?
anecdote
missive
epistle
riddle
25
When Billy is poisoned by the landlady, what type of conflict is that?
man vs. self
man vs. nature
man vs. man
man vs. society
26
Which is an example of literary nonfiction?
science textbook
car manual
memoir
biography
27
What is the meaning of abstract?
something physical that you can touch
another word for tract
summary of a book or article
thought or an idea but not a physical presence
28
What does the word, character, mean?
the main point an author is trying to make in an argument
the story of a person's life
give credit to a source
a person, animal, or object that takes action in the text
29
What is the difference between tone and mood?
There is no difference between tone and mood.
Tone is the reader's feelings;mood is the author's attitude.
Tone is the reader's attitude;mood is the author's feelings.
Tone is the author's attitude;mood is the reader's feelings.
30
What part of the plot is a story in when problems are being solved and action is dying down?
climax
rising action
resolution
falling action
31
What is a protagonist?
the good guy
the main character
the character against the main character
the bad guy
32
What is informational text?
the genre of writing that includes historical facts
inventing facts, not real
a category of books, music, movies
gives basic facts about something
33
What does it mean to summarize?
to write a note on the text
to restate the main points briefly
to capitalize the beginning of a sentence
to put periods at the end of a sentence
34
What is a strategy?
the emotions attached to a word
a plan of action to achieve a goal
a type of writing that involves the senses
the definition of a word
35
What are supporting details?
the ideas that back up your main idea
details that do not relate to your topic
random details like the color of a house
the conclusion of your writing
36
Which of the following is NOT part of the plot structure?
characterization
rising action
exposition
falling action
37
What does the word, genre, mean?
inventing facts, not real
the genre of writing that includes historical facts
gives basic facts about something
a category of books, music, movies
38
What is a newspaper/magazine for a particular subject or professional activity?
informative/expository text
characterization
inferred
journal
39
What are sensory details?
facts from a textbook
details in your story that use one of the five senses
details that show the internal struggle of a character
facts from a website
40
What is the development of a character in a story?
journal
inferred
characterization
informative/expository text
41
What is the type of language that is visually descriptive and creatures a picture as you read?
stereotypes
bias
facts
imagery
42
What is a text that explains how something works?
journal
informative/expository text
characterization
inferred
43
What is historical fiction?
the genre of writing that includes historical facts
inventing facts, not real
gives basic facts about something
a category of books, music, movies
44
When Katniss stands against the Capitol, what type of conflict is this?
man vs. society
man vs. man
man vs. nature
man vs. self
45
What is an inference?
an educated guess based on the text
an obvious answer
something that is implied by the text
something that is stated explicitly
46
What is the conversation between characters in a text?
niceties
compliments
dialogue
harangues
47
"John is always sad." What type of statement is this?
explicit
implicit
48
This document came from the time: newspaper article, picture, artifact, text, letter, etc.
secondary source
primary source
49
What does the word, analysis, mean?
an account of a person's life written by that person
breaking down the meaning of the text
a note or comment added on the text
a statement of opinion against another's opinion
50
What is an example of an attention grabber?
I had fun yesterday.
Gunshots whizzed by her ear.
Getting home would take forever.
He had just woke up.
51
What do you call a story written by a person about their life?
memoir
poetry
biography
informational text
52
What is an example of an analogy?
The hall was an icebox (metaphor).
I haven't slept in forever (hyperbole).
Paul prided himself on punctuality (alliteration).
The fireworks were as bright as the sun (simile).
53
What is a plot?
the series of events in a story
the people, animals, or objects in a story
the time and the place in the story
the author of the story
54
What is prosody?
the person against the main character
the main character in a story
a gifted child who learns things at a very early age
pitch, loudness, and tempo used in speaking
55
When Greg wonders if he should tell his parents about the key, what type of conflict is this?
man vs. man
man vs. nature
man vs. society
man vs. self
56
What does the word, cite, mean?
a person, animal, or object that takes action in the text
the story of a person's life
the main point an author is trying to make in an argument
give credit to a source
57
What does the word, biography, mean?
a person, animal, or object that takes action in the text
the story of a person's life
the main point an author is trying to make in an argument
give credit to a source
58
What is an educated guess based on the text and implicit?
characterization
journal
informative/expository text
inferred
59
What is a single story inside of a larger story arc?
memoir
poem
chapter
episode
60
I wanted to see what was behind the door. Slowly, I tiptoed inside. What point of view is used?
first person
third person
second person
61
What is the exposition?
the story beginning introducing the characters and setting
the build-up of excitement in the story
the most exciting part of the story
the calming down at the end of the story
62
What is an example of a universal theme?
Do not trust strangers.
You can do anything you want on your own.
Love brings people together.
You should overcome any obstacle to succeed.
63
In this job, you write for newspapers, magazines, news websites, or broadcast news.
journalism
rhetoric
primary source
secondary source
64
What is NOT good evidence to use for support?
statistics
personal opinions
qualitative data
quantitative data
65
What is the topic sentence?
sentence stating the main idea of the paragraph
sentence that supports the main idea of the paragraph
sentence that does not relate to the topic
sentence that relates to the main idea of the paragraph
66
What makes a good conclusion?
summarize the main idea
leave the reader thinking
introduce a new idea
develop the support for your idea
67
Which of the following is NOT a periodical?
a book published twice
a newspaper published daily
a magazine published monthly
a journal published monthly
68
This document came after the event: textbook, newspaper article, website article, etc.
secondary source
primary source
69
What does the word, annotation, mean?
a note or comment added on the text
a statement of opinion against another's opinion
an account of a person's life written by that person
breaking down the meaning of the text
70
What is the resolution?
the build-up of excitement in the story
the story beginning introducing the characters and setting
the calming down at the end of the story
the most exciting part of the story

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