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Nonfiction Elements Test 2025
Nonfiction Elements Test 2025
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Narrative writing can be both nonfiction and fiction
False
True
2
What is persuasive writing?
Writing that informs our audience with facts and information
Writing that tries to change a person's mind or opinion.
Writing that tells our audience a story or makes them laugh.
3
Topic + Claim + Reasons =
Thesis
Evidence
Viewpoint
Question
4
I got a bad grade on my test, so I am going to create flashcards for the retake.
Problem and Solution
Sequence
Cause and Effect
Compare and Contrast
5
Which of the following sets of words are typically used with
classification
text structure?
pros, cons, good, bad, negative, benefit
categories, characteristics, features, elements
as defined, means, for example, such as
For example, characteristics are, to illustrate.
6
What text feature is this?
Bold Print
Color red
Label
Italics
7
What text feature is this?
map
photograph
diagram
chart
8
I think I am going to get a bad grade because I forgot to study.
Sequence
Compare and Contrast
Problem and Solution
Cause and Effect
9
Name this text feature.
caption
map
photograph
chart
10
Goldfish and Cheezits are both cheese crackers, but Cheezits have a sharper taste.
Compare and Contrast
Cause and Effect
Description
Problem and Solution
11
Identify this text feature...
illustration
Fear the tiger!
photograph
diagram
12
To tell the main idea and the most significant details.
Summary
Direct quote
Paraphrase
13
A main idea should always have...
a theme statement
the author's opinion
the genre
who, what, when, where, why, & how
14
The author's _________ in nonfiction is the same as point of view in fiction.
audience
anecdotes
claim
viewpoint
15
Mahjong, a strategy game with tiles, is my favorite activity to do with my grandmother.
Definition
Advantage and Disadvantage
Classification
Sequence
16
Which of the following are true about thesis statements
should always start with "I believe..."
have as many reasons as there are body paragraphs
they are also called controlling ideas
they are a supported opinions
17
To restate the ideas in the text in your own words.
Direct quote
Paraphrase
Summary
18
What text feature is this?
Glossary
Label
Table of Contents
Caption
19
P.I.E. stands for
Pie, Is, Edible
Persuade, Inform, Explain
Persuade, Intelligence, Entertain
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
20
A bibliography is a list of all sources you looked at, but works cited is only what you actually used.
True
False
21
After I eat my lunch, I am going to then eat my snack.
Cause and Effect
Sequence
Compare and Contrast
Problem and Solution
22
Identify this text feature.
Who knows!
index
diagram
photograph
23
What text feature is this?
Title
None of the above
Caption
Graph
24
Identify this text feature.
graph
chart
table
Who knows!
25
Cheezits are made from several different kinds of cheese.
Problem and Solution
Compare and Contrast
Description
Cause and Effect
26
Strong reasoning...
draws a conclusion from the evidence
is a quote from the story
supports the claim
is an analytical opinion
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Which of the following sets of words are typically used with
cause and effect
text structure?
dilemma, led to, issue, resolved
since, therefore, because, as a result
same, different, both, but
For example, characteristics are, to illustrate.
28
Which of the following sets of words are typically used with
advantage and disadvantage
text structure?
as defined, means, for example, such as
categories, characteristics, features, elements
pros, cons, good, bad, negative, benefit
For example, characteristics are, to illustrate.
29
Statistics, anecdotes, and examples are also known as...
types of support
claims
reasons
thesis statements
30
The three types of nonfiction writing are
informational, persuasive, and narrative
interrogative, persuasive, and narrative
informational, persuasive, and nominative
informational, preparatory, and narrative
31
Which of the following sets of words are typically used with
definition
text structure?
For example, characteristics are, to illustrate.
categories, characteristics, features, elements
as defined, means, for example, such as
pros, cons, good, bad, negative, benefit
32
What text feature is this?
Colorful
States
Map
Picture
33
Which of the following sets of words are typically used with
problem and solution
text structure?
since, therefore, because, as a result
For example, characteristics are, to illustrate.
same, different, both, but
dilemma, led to, issue, resolved
34
Historical fiction and narrative nonfiction are the same thing
False
True
35
Secondary sources can be ___________?
Biographies
Journal Articles
All of the Above
Textbooks
36
Which of the following sets of words are typically used with
compare and contrast
text structure?
same, different, both, but
dilemma, led to, issue, resolved
since, therefore, because, as a result
For example, characteristics are, to illustrate.
37
A fact that comes from a credible source and is relevant to the claim.
Reasoning
Evidence
Claim
38
What text feature is this?
Diagram
Science
Equipment
None of the above
39
To copy the text exactly. You MUST put quotation marks around the words taken directly from your source.
Paraphrase
Direct quote
Summary
40
In order to determine the main idea, you must first determine the
details
thesis
topic
author's purpose
41
Which of the following sets of words are typically used with
sequence
text structure?
dilemma, led to, issue, resolved
For example, characteristics are, to illustrate.
First, second, next, then, before, after, finally, following
since, therefore, because, as a result
42
A target audience is...
statistics, examples, and quotes
people not expected to buy a product
a group of people who get angry at commercials
the group of people toward which an argument is directed
43
I sorted all my music in Spotify into specific genre folders.
Advantage and Disadvantage
Sequence
Classification
Definition
44
What text feature is this?
Label
Dates
Timeline
Famous person's life
45
There are many benefits to studying for a test over time instead of cramming overnight.
Sequence
Classification
Advantage and Disadvantage
Definition
46
Good research topics
are not so narrow that you can find good sources
are narrow enough to be covered in one paper.
have many answers
begin with a research question
47
What text feature is this?
Title
Glossary
Italics
Heading
48
Draws a conclusion from the evidence and supports the claim.
Reasoning
Claim
Evidence
49
an argument that expresses a writer’s viewpoint
Reasoning
Evidence
Claim
50
Primary Sources can be ___________?
Clothing
Love letters
Military Enlistment Records
All of the Above
51
Which of the following sets of words are typically used with
description
text structure?
same, different, both, but
For example, characteristics are, to illustrate.
since, therefore, because, as a result
dilemma, led to, issue, resolved
52
What text feature is this?
None of the above
Fire
Labels
Arrows
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Strong evidence must be all of the following EXCEPT
made up
relevant to the claim
comes from a credible source
a fact
