What does the term "evaluate" mean in the context of reading nonfiction text?

To criticize or provide an opinion

Where does the period go in an in-text citation (parenthetical)?

After the parenthetical citation

In nonfiction, what is a fallacy?

a mistaken belief based on an unsound argument

The work cited should be place where in your essay?

At the end of your essay, but on a separate page

The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences.

In English, what does diction mean?

the careful choice of each word to create voice, tone and mood

How do we organize our works cited page?

Alphabetical by authors last name

A short, amusing or interesting story about a real incident.

Use of logic and facts to persuade

In nonfiction reading, what does the term BIAS mean?

The author's personal opinions that may affect the text

Use of an expert or celebrity to persuade

What is satire (Think Mark Twain's "Lowest Animal")

Use of humor, irony, exaggeration, ridicule to expose and criticize people

What is the purpose of including citations in a nonfiction text?

To give credit to sources and allow readers to verify information

What does it mean to make an inference?

using evidence and reasoning to reach a conclusion

When talking about an author's "voice" in writing, what do we mean?

Writing in which the reader can actually "hear" how the author would speak.

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1
What does the term "evaluate" mean in the context of reading nonfiction text?
To agree with the author
To change the author's perspective
To criticize or provide an opinion
To summarize the main points
2
Where does the period go in an in-text citation (parenthetical)?
After the parenthetical citation
After the quotation mark
After the sentence ends.
You don't need one
3
In nonfiction, what is a fallacy?
writing in which you can hear the author's voice.
a mistaken belief based on an unsound argument
Use of humor, irony, exaggeration, ridicule to expose and criticize people
the careful choice of each word to create voice, tone and mood
4
The work cited should be place where in your essay?
On the same page as the last sentence in your essay
On the first page before the essay
At the end of your essay, but on a separate page
None of the above
5
What is syntax?
An account of someone's life written by someone else.
A short, amusing, or interesting story about a real incident or person.
An account of a person's life written by that person.
The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences.
6
The purpose of nonfiction is to
inform
all of the above
advise
entertain
7
In English, what does diction mean?
writing in which you can hear the author's voice.
Use of humor, irony, exaggeration, ridicule to expose and criticize people
the careful choice of each word to create voice, tone and mood
using evidence and reasoning to reach a conclusion
8
How do we organize our works cited page?
Alphabetical by authors first name
Random order
From oldest publication to the most current publication
Alphabetical by authors last name
9
What is connotation in writing?
Making an argument seem probable
The logic behind an argument.
The dictionary definition of words.
The emotional weight of words.
10
An anecdote is
A short, amusing or interesting story about a real incident.
a historical account written from personal knowledge
An account of someone's life
The arrangement of words and phrases
11
What is logos?
Use of an expert or celebrity to persuade
Use of emotion to persuade
Use of legos
Use of logic and facts to persuade
12
Which of the following is NOT an example of a nonfiction text?
A poem
An article on Donald Trump
A history book
An autobiography
13
In nonfiction reading, what does the term BIAS mean?
The table of contents
The publication date of the article
The conclusion of the text
The author's personal opinions that may affect the text
14
What is Ethos?
A planet in the solar system next to ours
Use of logic and facts to persuade
Use of an expert or celebrity to persuade
Use of emotion to persuade
15
What is satire (Think Mark Twain's "Lowest Animal")
writing in which you can hear the author's voice.
Use of humor, irony, exaggeration, ridicule to expose and criticize people
the careful choice of each word to create voice, tone and mood
a mistaken belief based on an unsound argument
16
What is the purpose of including citations in a nonfiction text?
To show off the author's knowledge
To confuse the readers
To make the text longer
To give credit to sources and allow readers to verify information
17
What does it mean to make an inference?
using evidence and reasoning to reach a conclusion
a mistaken belief based on an unsound argument
writing in which you can hear the author's voice.
the careful choice of each word to create voice, tone and mood
18
When talking about an author's "voice" in writing, what do we mean?
Writing in which the reader can actually "hear" how the author would speak.
The careful choice of each word to create voice, tone and mood
A mistaken believe based on an unsound argument
Using evidence and reasoning to reach a conclusion

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