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Sequencing Author's Purpose Theme Inferencing Plot Elements Nonfiction
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Transition words like after and next are used to
create suspense.
sequence events.
make the story more interesting.
inform the reader.
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When a character's emotions and thoughts change is known as the
climax.
resolution.
exposition.
plot chart.
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The resolution is the plot element where
the problem is resolved
the characters are introduced
the problem is introduced
the setting is introduced
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Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution are all
part of the setting.
plot elements.
author's purpose.
themes.
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A drama is a form of ________ text.
poetry
fictional text.
argumentative text.
informative text.
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The theme of a story is
the main message or lesson of the story
the order of events
the plot
the very beginning of a story
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In a fictional story plot chart (plot elements), the Climax is
at the beginning where characters and setting are introduced
the theme or lesson of the story
where the problem is solved
when the story has a turning point
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Inferencing is reading and
understanding the plot.
drawing conclusions using the text and background knowledge.
knowing the meaning of vocabulary words.
understanding the theme.
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Organizational Structure refers to
the theme of the story.
the fictional plot chart.
the author's purpose for writing a text.
how an author organizes his text.
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Understanding the major events of a story helps you to
understand the theme.
sequence events.
understand the plot.
understand how to create suspense.
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Friendship, honesty, courage, sharing, and perseverance are all common
themes
inferences.
author's purposes.
plot elements
12
When summarizing a passage, main events should be included from
the climax and conflict
the beginning, middle and end plus the main message
the rising and falling action
the exposition and resolution
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The main message or lesson in a story is the
author's purpose.
schema.
theme.
plot.
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To sequence the events of a story they must be in
time order.
line.
place.
transit.
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Using context clues and background knowledge means that I am
summarizing.
questioning.
understanding.
inferencing.
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Author's, who write nonfiction texts, structure their text to aid understanding. When it is in time order, it is called-
chronological order
cause and effect
problem/solution
description
17
The sequence of events in a literary work is the
theme.
plot.
moral.
author's purpose.
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Text Features help readers understand nonfiction text. These features can include--
plot charts and sequences
author's purpose
Headers, subheaders, graphics
beginning, middle, end
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When reading persuasive texts, be sure to analyze the author's reasoning for what problem?
faulty reasoning
number of reasons
statistics
whether you agree
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Falling action is the plot element that
is after the exposition and leads to the rising action.
is after the climax and leads to the resolution.
is after the resolution
is after the rising action and leads to the climax
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If a text is full of facts the author's purpose is to
persuade.
understand.
inform.
entertain.
22
The lesson in a literary work is the
summary.
theme
author's purpose.
plot.
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The climax is
the part of the plot where the problem is resolved.
the part of the plot where the problem is introduced.
where the story turns and the character's feelings and thoughts change.
the part of the plot where the characters are introduced.
24
When taking an online test, I should use paper to
keep a record of my answers only
annotate the text and make a note of my evidence (IKTB)
write a thank you note to my teacher
doodle when I'm distracted
25
To figure out the Mood of a text or story, it is important to pay attention to
the exposition
the language used to indicate emotions
the problem
how the characters feel
26
Author's purpose is
the main message or moral.
where the story takes place.
the conclusion you draw from reading.
the reason why the author wrote the text.
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If a text gives you an opinion the author's purpose is to
persuade.
inform.
entertain.
educate.
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If a text has plot elements, characters and setting the author's purpose is to
scare.
inform.
entertain.
persuade.
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In order to make an inference you need to use
plot elements.
transition words.
clues from the text and background knowledge.
time order.
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Falling action is what happens
after the exposition.
after the climax and leads to the resolution.
before the climax.
before the exposition.
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When an author discusses the similarities and the differences of two opinions, it is known as --
problem/solution
compare and contrast
cause and effect
sequencing
32
To analyze a character, it is important to notice and compare how a character
thinks and feels at the BEGINNING and the END of the story
knows what is going on in the story
solves the problem
treat sees himself
33
Imagery and sensory language help a reader imagine and sense the information in the text.
True
False
34
To understand poetry, it is important to analyze
whether or not it rhymes
imagery and figurative language for meaning
the number of stanzas
how many lines
35
When you are asked to connect one text to another, you are being asked to ---
give your opinion.
define the author's purpose.
compare texts.
find examples of figurative language.
36
To sequence events you need to include
major and minor events.
minor events.
every detail.
only the major events.
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The author uses figurative language to help the reader --
define the organizational structure.
decide if the text is true.
experience the text like the author.
tell the story in order.
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In an argumentative text, the author structures his information by first making a claim then--
giving information in sequence order.
supporting it with evidence.
writing a narrative.
creating a hook to get readers interest.
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Rising action is the plot element
that introduces the setting
that introduces the problem
that resolves the problem
that is the turning point
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The three types of author's purpose are to
persuade, inform and investigate.
persuade, inform and give an opinion.
inform, entertain and to scare.
inform, persuade and to entertain.
