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an objective, impersonal piece of prose that informs you about a topic.
essay, personal essay
speech
formal essay
biography, autobiography
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Whenever you read nonfiction, look for the author's...
purpose
pattern
3
When the author uses words such as
more important
and to
begin with,
ideas are being connected by their ?
importance
space
structure
time order
4
When a text has ________ one idea flows from another.
coherence
unity
5
The word ? is used to connect things in space.
among
however
mainly
yet
6
In nonficition, the writer's main idea is usually supported with details, such as examples and quotations.
True
False
7
A reference to aspects of a culture that people share is called ?
transition
comparison
detail
allusion
8
Which accurate detail allows Joby to recognize that the man speaking to him is the general.
The general says, "It's going to be a crazy time."
The man has brass buttons on his coat
The general smokes a cigar.
The man smells as a father should smell
9
What is unique about historical fiction?
It has a message that is relevant to modern world.
The stories combine factual and fictional details.
It gives you background information on real events.
All the details come from first-hand accounts.
10
The word ? is used to compare ideas
before
however
finally
similarly
11
The word ? is used to connect ideas in order of importance.
among
mainly
yet
here
12
The word ? is used to contrast ideas.
next
mainly
however
among
13
Repetition of key words & ideas & the use of parallel grammatical forms both help nonfic writers make their point clear
False
True
14
an account of a person's life written by another person
biography
essay
formal essay, personal essay
speech, autobiography
15
What is the purpose of the encyclopedia and data bank entries?
To provide factual information of the battle
To tell why the battle was fought
To give first-hand accounts of war.
To describe individuals who fought in the battle
16
To be ________, statements must be supported by reasons, evidence, and examples.
logical
coherent
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Paying attention to ? words, which connect sentences & ideas, can make nonfiction text easier to understand.
transitional
contrasting
chronological
factual
18
How do "Drumbeats and Bullets" and "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh" present information in similar ways?
Both are organized chronologically
Both contain facts and opinions.
Both contain the authors' feelings about war
Both bring a battle to life
19
Details are interesting but are not related to finding the main idea.
True
False
20
Key statements made by the writer will help you find the main idea.
True
False
21
The word ? is used to connect ideas chronologically, or in time order.
however
next
mainly
among
22
Which of the following is ficitional in Ray Bradbury's short story?
The number of troops in the army
The location of the peach orchard
The names of places and landmarks
The thoughts of the main character
23
It can be helpful to use your own words to state the main idea.
False
True
24
When a nonfiction text has internal _____, all its parts are connected and agree with what came before.
consistency
chronology
25
In some nonficition, the author presents facts in order of importance.
False
True
26
The main idea is the most important message of one part of a text.
True
False
27
One reason young boys joined the army in the 1800s was that they-
wanted to drum in parades
felt it was their duty
felt strongly patriotic
needed the money
28
When nonfiction is written in logically order, events are listed in the order which they happened.
False
True
29
Why was drummer boy Orion Howe awarded the Medal of Honor?
For showing soldiers where their unit was
For putting down his drum and taking up a rifle
For relaying orders, despite his wounds
For carrying wounded soldiers off the field
30
A short piece of prose that examines a single subject is called...
autobiography
essay
speech
formal essay, personal essay
31
A writer always clearly states the main idea at the beginning of the work.
True
False
32
How was the battle of Shiloh devastating to both sides?
Neither side had reinforcements
More than ten thousand troops died on each side
Most of the soldiers ran away
The generals on both sides were killed
33
prose delivered orally to bring an audience together and inform them of something
speech
personal essay, essay
formal essay
biography, autobiography
34
Why did bugles eventually replace drums in battle?
Bugles were easier to carry over drums
Bugles were easier to hear over the cannon and gunfire
Bugles were easier to see through the gun smoke
Bugles were easier to learn to play than drums
35
Coherence is structural pattern in nonficition that makes cause and effect relationships clear.
False
True
36
A personal account on his or her own life.
biography, personal essay
speech, essay
formal essay
autobiography
37
How were drummer boys the heart of the army?
They signaled orders to troops with their drum beats.
They were good examples for the other soldiers
They were versatile fighters on the battlefield
They told soldiers sentimental stories of home
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? are an important part of many nonficition pieces but should not be mistaken for facts.
transitions
comparisons
allusions
opinions
