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1
Which text structure describes a difficulty and offers an answer?
sequence/process
problem and solution
chronological
cause and effect
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The point of view of every nonfiction text is always?
third person
first person
from the author
it depends
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What is a main idea?
The central point; what the text is about
The beginning Sentence of a paragraph.
IDK
The end of a paragraph or text.
4
What is figurative language?
Word/phrase that is used for emphasis,comparison, or clarity
Word/phrase that is used properly in it's context.
5
A biography is:
an account of somebody's life written by that same person.
an account of somebody's life written by somebody else.
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Authors write for which purpose?
None listed.
To entertain, persuade and/or inform.
To persuade.
To question.
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Which are examples of Literary Nonfiction?
Poems, Limerick,Haiku
Encyclopedia, Dictionaries, How-to
Biography,Autobiography, Memoir
Ghost Stories, Sci-fi, Detective stories
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Which text structure is described as information is organized in order of time?
problem and solution
sequence/process
chronological
cause/effect
9
Which text structure explains how something happens or is done, step-by-step?
cause and effect
sequence
descriptive
compare and contrast
10
What can you infer about why Nelson was so successful in life?
People felt sorry for him and took pity on him.
He eventually got the vision of his life.
He learned great lessons & was able to overcome obstacles.
He was able to become president.
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Authors write for which purpose?
None listed.
To entertain, persuade and/or inform.
To persuade.
To question.
12
What is the meaning of the word treason as used in the passage?
disloyalty
violence
selfishness
protest
13
Nonfiction contains literature based upon an author's imagination
True
False
14
An autobiography is:
an account of somebody's life written by somebody else.
an account of somebody's life written by that same person.
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When close reading an article, you should have a lens in mind. What is a lens?
something to see out of
a focus
the main idea
a detail
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What genre of literature are we studying?
poetry
literary nonfiction
drama
fiction
17
What is our next unit?
poetry
fiction
literary nonfiction
drama
18
Which of the following statements is true after reading the passage?
Apartheid no longer exists on the African continent.
Mandela went on to inspire millions due to his experiences.
Nelson Mandela was a perfect person.
Mandela spent his life seeking restitution for treatment.
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Which text structure discusses differences & similarities or two or more things?
cause and effect
descriptive
compare and contrast
sequence/process
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Which text structure is described as an action and its results are discussed.?
cause and effect
problem and solution
sequence/process
chronological
21
Fiction and nonfiction both have a storyline and theme - true or false?
False
True
