Nonfiction Review 2016

What do we call explanations of charts and photos included with an article/essay?

Nonfiction may be organized into sections arranged under _________________.

What are practical documents that help readers perform everyday tasks?

The ____ is what the article/essay is about, the most important idea/point.  

What are the emotional associations of words?

What features some of the same literary elements and techniques as fiction, but is nonfiction?

How do we detect the author's tone?

What type of writing does an author use if his/her purpose is to inform readers?

Nonfiction writing is ___________?

What do we call subheadings and charts that can provide clues about the author’s purpose?

What is another word for "word choice"?

 trustworthy; believable; the kinds of sources you want to use to support your argument

What do we call the author's reason for writing (motivation for writing)?

Which type of writing tries to convince the reader to think or do something?

What do we call details that support the main idea?

Which of the following is NOT a main purpose for writing nonfiction?

This type of supporting detail can be proven to be true.

This type of supporting detail cannot be proven to be true.

What type of writing would an author NOT use if his/her purpose was to entertain?

The ______ is the author’s attitude toward his or her subject and audience.